Wrongful discharge suits can be filed as a civil rights infringement if the person discharged is a member of a protected group.

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A wrongful discharge suit typically attempts to establish that the discharge either (1)violated an implied contract or covenant (that is, the employer acted unfairly)or (2)violated public policy (that is, the employee was terminated because he or she refused to do something illegal, unethical, or unsafe). Wrongful discharge suits can also be filed as a civil rights infringement if the person discharged is a member of a protected group.

Wrongful Discharge Suits Can Be Filed as a Civil Rights