Ms.Lee was employed as a secretary at Billion Trucking Company.She was fired from her job when she refused to perjure herself at a court trial where her employer was the defendant.She sued Billion Trucking Company for wrongful discharge.Which of the following is most likely to happen in this scenario?

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Ms. Lee's case will prevail if the state where the lawsuit was filed recognizes a violation of public policy. One of the most visible exceptions to employment at-will that states are fairly consistent in recognizing, either through legislation or court cases, has been a violation of public policy; at least 44 states allow this exception. Violations of public policy usually arise when the employee is terminated for acts such as refusing to violate a criminal statute on behalf of the employer, exercising a statutory right, fulfilling a statutory duty, or reporting violations of statutes by an employer.

MsLee Was Employed as a Secretary at Billion Trucking Company