37. Gary lives in Illinois. He works for a company based in Arizona. He learns t

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37. Gary lives in Illinois. He works for a company based in Arizona. He learns that certain managers in the company are engaging in illegal activity. He exposes the actions of the managers and his employment is terminated (he is fired) as a result, which is a violation of federal and state statutes. He files a lawsuit against his employer under the state and federal laws. Can he sue irn Federal court? a. Yes, absolutely b. Y'es, but only if he seeks damages of at least $75,000. Otherwise he must c. Yes, but only if the Missouri company agrees. Otherwise he must sue in sue in state court. state court d. No.

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Yes,absolutely he can sue in federal court.Many state and federal laws protect American workers from being mistreated on the job. These same laws also help employees and job applicants seek justice if they have been treated unfairly or subjected to illegal discrimination. Once your legal rights have been violated, you have every right to sue an employer. An employee can seek punitive damages from the employers as well due to this discrimination.

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