Emily is an attorney who has been fired by her employer after she accidentally witnesses a senior attorney, who is also a close friend of the manager, accepting bribe from a client. Emily_____.
A) has no recourse because she is an at-will employee
B) can seek legal recourse because attorneys are not bound by the EAW
C) can sue her employer because the reason for her firing is a violation of public policy
D) should be granted compensatory salary for two months for being fired at a short notice

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Emily can sue her employer for wrongful termination because her firing was based on her witnessing a violation of public policy (accepting a bribe) by a senior attorney. This is an exception to the at-will employment rule.

Emily Is an Attorney Who Has Been Fired by Her