2. Generally, an employer has the right to fire an employee at will, even as the employee has the right to quit at will. Both parties by means of an express written and signed agreement can negate these rights, as, for example, when a college football coach is hired "for three years." An employer's power to fire may also be limited if there is an implied agreement not to discharge without cause.

How could such an implied agreement be created?

5. Carolyn Garcia, nurse extraordinaire, was fired from her River County health clinic job when she refused to distribute "morning after" pills to patients. These pills are an emergency contraceptive medicine used to end a pregnancy in a manner similar to a miscar-riage. Garcia sued River County, alleging religious discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and a violation of her First Amendment rights to free speech and religious practice.

Do you think she prevailed in her lawsuit?