Fired prison guard struggles with ‘public policy’ case to get her job back (access required)

South Carolina law is generally rather unfavorable to employees who have been fired: the state’s “at will” doctrine allows an employer to fire an employee for any reason, or no reason at all. But the state recognizes one exception to the rule, the “public policy exception,” when a firing would violate a clear mandate of public policy. Since it is the only concession recognized by law, it’s a popular target for ex-employees suing for wrongful termination.

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South Carolina Lawyers Weekly

Fired prison guard struggles with ‘public policy’ case to get her job back

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