Brian, the head of the accounting department, refused to sign Lori's leave request for jury duty. Lori is a tax attorney in his department. Brian wants to fire Lori for being absent without permission during their busiest timetax season.

Is the decision to fire the employee a good cause. What are all the possible exceptions per the EAW doctrine that are, might be, or could be applicable if the employee sues for wrongful termination.