In 41 states, an employee may not legally be discharged if oral or written representations have been made to employees about job security. This is known as the _______________ to the employment-at-will doctrine.
A) covenant-of-good faith and fair dealing exception
B) public policy exception
C) implied contract exception
D) job security exception
E) None of these

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The implied contract exception refers to situations where an employer's oral or written statements create an expectation of job security, which can override the employment-at-will doctrine.

In 41 States, an Employee May Not Legally Be Discharged