George Bennet was hired by Bragg Brothers Ltd., as a business agent and was told by its secretary-treasurer that he would be employed for as long as his work was satisfactory. During his employment, Bennet was subpoenaed by the California legislature to appear before, and testify to, a committee which was investigating corruption inside Bragg Brothers. The company directed Bennet to make false statements to the committee during his testimony, but he instead truthfully answered all questions posed to him. He was fired the day after his testimony. Is the company justified in its action under the at-will doctrine?

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The Answer of George Bennet was hired by Bragg Brothers Ltd., as a business agent and was told by its secretary-treasurer that he would be employed for as long as his work was satisfactory. During his employment, Bennet was subpoenaed by the California legislature to appear before, and testify to, a committee which was investigating corruption inside Bragg Brothers. The company directed Bennet to make false statements to the committee during his testimony, but he instead truthfully answered all questions posed to him. He was fired the day after his testimony. Is the company justified in its action under the at-will doctrine?

George Bennet Was Hired by Bragg Brothers Ltd