EmploymentQuestion 1022 of 1605
Even under at-will employment, an employer may NOT terminate an employee for which reason?
a.The employee's race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristic
b.The employee's poor job performance
c.A general reduction in the company's workforce
d.The employee repeatedly showing up late without excuse
Explanation
At-will means an employer may fire for any lawful reason or no reason, but it does NOT permit termination for an unlawful reason. Firing because of a protected characteristic (race, religion, sex, age 40+, disability, etc.) violates the Fair Employment and Housing Act and is unlawful discrimination.
Law Reference: Labor Code §2922; FEHAPractice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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