Courtney was a permanent employee at a public elementary school and had been working in the school's administrative department for more than two years.She worked for close to 30 hours a week.Her supervisor,along with a few other administrative workers,routinely took stationery and other supplies home for personal use.After Courtney reported the theft to the police and local newspaper,she was fired from her job without being given a notice.Which of the following is true in this scenario?

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Courtney may have a cause of action pursuant to the whistle-blower protection statutes. At least 43 states, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas, provide some additional and general form of legislative protection for whistle-blowers. Almost half of these state whistle-blower protection statutes protect both public and private sector employees who report wrongdoings of their employer. If there is a statute permitting an employee to take certain action or to pursue certain rights, the employer is prohibited from terminating employees for engaging in such activity.

Courtney Was a Permanent Employee at a Public Elementary School