Question 1.

Refer to Table 18.1 on page 629 in your textbook, and read the related text. From that information, summarize and explain the four categories of legal protections against wrongful discharge. Write a good introductory sentence to set up your essay, and then write one good paragraph for each of the four categories.

Your response should be at least 150 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.

Question 2.

An employer fires an employee in an employment-at-will state. The employee knows that the termination was not discriminatory but is concerned that the termination might have had to do with his outspoken nature about what he deemed to be unethical marketing practices of the employer. What possible legal theory(ies) might the employee be able to advance against the employer?
Your response should be at least 150 words in length.

Textbook:

Walsh, D. J. (2013). Employment law for human resource practice (4th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western.