Megan Was Employed by a Large Company

Multiple Choice

Megan was employed by a large company.Her supervisor told her to falsify government reports.She refused and was fired.She sued for wrongful discharge.Her employer claimed that,since Megan was an at-will employee,she had no legal right to claim the company was liable for damages.Is the employer right?

A) Yes.An at-will employee does not have a legal right to claim wrongful discharge of employment.
B) Yes.As an employee,Megan owes a duty of loyalty to her employer.If the company was found to have acted illegally by falsifying the reports,it (not Megan) would be liable.
C) No.Even though Megan was an at-will employee,such employees may not be fired without just cause.
D) No.Though at-will employees do not have extensive rights relative to job security,they may not be legally fired for refusing to perform an illegal act.