Megan was employed by a large company. Her supervisor told her to falsify govern

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Megan was employed by a large company. Her supervisor told her to falsify government reports. She refused and was fired. She sued for wrongful discharge. Her employer claimed that, since Megan was an at-will employee, she had no legal right to claim the company was liable for damages. Is the employer right?

No. Though at-will employees do not have extensive rights relative to job security, they may not be legally fired for refusing to perform an illegal act.

Yes. As an employee, Megan owes a duty of loyalty to her employer. If the company was found to have acted illegally by falsifying the reports, it (not Megan) would be liable.

No. Even though Megan was an at-will employee, such employees may not be fired without just cause.

Yes. An at-will employee does not have a legal right to claim wrongful discharge of employment.

Yes. An at-will employee does not have a legal right to claim wrongful discharge of employment.

In its most basic terms, a fiduciary relationship is one of

               trust.

               disclosure.

               control.

               competition.

1.            What is a whistleblower?

An employee who discloses illegal behavior on the part of his or her employer

An employee who thwarts an attempt by fellow employees to form a union

An employee who secretly gives information to his or her employer about union activity

An employee who crosses the picket line to return to work

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Question no.

Correct alternative

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1. No. Though at-will employees do not have extensive rights relative to job security, they may not be legally fired for refusing to perform an illegal act.

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1. Trust

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1. An employee who discloses illegal behavior on the part of his or her employer

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