A wrongful discharge suit can be filed as a _____ when the person discharged is a member of a protected group.
A)violation of an implied contract
B)covenant
C)violation of a public policy
D)civil rights infringement
E)violation of employment-at-will

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Wrongful discharge suits can also be filed as a civil rights infringement if the person discharged is a member of a protected group. The number of such "protected groups" is large, however, and includes, racial minorities, women, older workers (over 40 years of age), homosexuals, disabled workers (including the obese), whistle-blowers, people who have filed workers compensation claims, and if one counts reverse discrimination claims-Caucasians.

A Wrongful Discharge Suit Can Be Filed as a _____