WRONGFUL-DISCHARGE ACTION

By SovConn | March 30, 2013

wrongful-discharge action.A lawsuit brought by an ex-employee against the former employer, alleging that the termination of employment violated a contract or was illegal. — Also termed wrongful-termination action. [Cases: Master and Servant 30. C.J.S. Employer–Employee Relationship §§ 35, 38–40, 42–43, 56, 60.]
[Blacks Law 8th]

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