12. Haymes Chemical Works allows its employees to be exposed to certain chemical

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12. Haymes Chemical Works allows its employees to be exposed to certain chemicals. George, an employee, reports this to his union and agrees to testify when the union brings a claim that this is in violation of a union contract. George is immediately discharged from his job. Haymes Chemical Works

A. could be charged with coercion and harassment under the Taft-Hartley Act.

B. would be liable for legal action under the Wagner Act.
C. is protected under the First Amendment.
D. has rightly discharged George, as his act amounted to breach of trust.

Explanation / Answer

D. has rightly discharged George, as his act amounted to breach of trust.

Every contract of employment contains an implied duty that neither employer nor employee will act so as to breach the duty of mutual trust and confidence that exists between them without good reason. If either party does breach the duty, it can entitle the other to take action – a breach by the employee may entitle the employer to terminate the contract of employment, a breach by the employer may entitle the employee to resign and claim constructive dismissal.

Here, Geroge's act amounted to breach of trust because he reported the employer's act to union despite the employment contract had mentioned regarding the same.

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