Mod 2 Topic 4 - Empoyment at Will

Question 1

Under this doctrine, either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason, unless doing so violates an employee’s statutory contractual rights

Answer 1

Employment at Will

Question 2

An implied contract exists between the employer and the employee (includes employer’s oral promises made to employees)

Answer 2

Contract Theory

Question 3

Abusive discharge procedure may result in a lawsuit for intentional infliction of emotional distress or defamation

Answer 3

Tort Theory

Question 4

Termination calls into question ______ such as whistle blowing or discrimination

Answer 4

Public Theory