Employment-at-will (EAW)

Which of the following is wrongful discharge of an at-will employee in Maryland? Why?

1. An employer expressed verbal assurances for job security as no employees would be terminated for reasons beyond their control; however, the employer terminated an employee when the business suffered due to recent changes in environmental laws.
2. An employer terminated an employee recently submitting a workers' compensation claim after being injured on duty.
3. An employer learned about an employee who verbally argued with a customer. The employer terminated the employee immediately without informing of the reasons for termination.
4. An employer terminated an employee right before they were qualified for a retirement pension plan.
5. An employer did not like an employee's personality and terminated the employee without providing a reason for termination.
6. An employer learned about an employee who was frequently late to work, so the employer gave the employee a difficult time, hoping that the employee would resign. Then, the employee left the job.
7. An employer terminated an employee who violated a company policy without issuing a verbal or written warning.

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