Thom refused his employer's request to falsify the contents of a report to the Department of Labor.The employer subsequently discharged Thom for insubordination.In his wrongful discharge suit,Thom argued which one of the following exceptions to at-will-employment?
A)Equal employment
B)Public policy
C)Implied contract
D)Quasi-contractual obligation
E)Reverse discrimination

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Thom's refusal to falsify a report that would have violated Department of Labor regulations can be viewed as a protected activity under the public policy exception to at-will employment. This exception prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who act in ways that are consistent with important public policies or rights. Thom's refusal to falsify a report to ensure compliance with Department of Labor regulations arguably implicates public policy concerns, and his resulting discharge may be viewed as retaliatory and in violation of the exception.

Thom Refused His Employer's Request to Falsify the Contents of a Report