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OUJI-CIV No. 21.4
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE --- PUBLIC POLICY EXCEPTION --- EMPLOYMENT
WRONGFUL DISCHARGE --- PUBLIC POLICY EXCEPTION --- EMPLOYMENT
DISCRIMINATION
There is an exception to the general rule that an employment contract is
terminable at will, if an employee is discha rged in violation of the public policy against
unlawful employment discrimination. [Plaintiff] claims to have been wrongfully
discharged by [Defendant] because of [his/her] [set out Plaintiffs protected status] . In
order to prevail on the claim of wrongful discharge in violation of public policy,
[Plaintiff] must show by the weight of the evidence that:
1. [Plaintiff] was discharged from [his/her] employment with [Employer];
2. [Plaintiff] is [set out Plaintiffs protected status].
3. A significant factor in [Defendant]'s discharge of [Plaintiff] was unlawful
employment discrimination against [him/her] because of [his/her] [set out Plaintiffs
protected status]; and
4. [Plaintiff] was damaged as a result of the discharge.
Provenance
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- oscn.net
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- 2026-08-23
- Edition
- 2026-08-23
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