wrongful discharge
- The act of terminating an employee's job for reasons that are unlawful, or that breach societal norms, such as being fired as payback for refusing to partake in illegal actions
- The manager was accused of wrongful discharge for firing an employee who declined to participate in tax fraud.
- Cases of wrongful discharge often involve individuals who were let go from their positions due to unethical reasons.
- When an employee is let go for refusing to break the law, it is considered wrongful discharge.
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