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Wrongful Termination – The Public Policy Doctrine

In Massachusetts, all employees are protected against wrongful termination under what is commonly known as the public policy doctrine. As explained by the Supreme Judicial Court, the doctrine provides a remedy to an at-will employee who is “terminated contrary to a well-defined public policy.” The remedy “is available for employees who are terminated for asserting a legally guaranteed right (e.g.,

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Wrongful Termination – The Public Policy Doctrine

In Massachusetts, all employees are protected against wrongful termination under what is commonly known as the public policy doctrine. As explained by the Supreme Judicial Court, the doctrine provides a remedy to an at-will employee who is “terminated contrary to a well-defined public policy.” The remedy “is available for employees who are terminated for asserting a legally guaranteed right (e.g.,

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