Question

Whenever an employer discharges an employee in violation of an employment contract or a law protecting employees, the employee may sue and bring an action for _______________________.

Answer 1

Answer: Wrongful Discharge

Explanation:

Wrongful discharge, in other words wrongful dismissal or wrongful termination, is the ending of an employment contract by the employer beecause the employer claims that the employee was in breach of his/her employer contract.

An employer might claim an employee is in breach of his/her contract for the following reasons:

Employee refuses to perform tasks that will break the law

Employee reporting a potential violation of a law

Employee participating in union activities

Employee performing a legal obligation, or exercising in a legal right.