During the company's orientation, Jessica was told that employees would only be terminated for breaking company rules. After working for six months, Jessica's employment was terminated even though her performance was good and she had not broken any company rules. Under which exception to employment-at-will might Jessica be able to make a legal claim against her employer? Jessica cannot make a claim; the employer has the right to fire an employee at-will. Public policy exception. Implied employment contract. Implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
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