You were recently hired as the HR Manager for a local chain of banks. Towards the end of your first week at the company, you receive a call from the manager of the Marketing department. She tells you that they are planning on firing one of the department members, Jim, at the end of the week. You ask why, and she indicates that Jim's performance has not been great, and that he has become "more trouble than he's worth".

When you question the manager, she states that Jim just hasn't been delivering on project due dates, and that he recently started complaining about security processes within the department. The manager feels that the team has developed strong security guidelines and that Jim is just trying to stir up trouble.

You request a meeting with the manager, and ask her to prepare documentation regarding Jim's performance issues as well as his complaints about security processes. The manager becomes short-tempered with you and states "Last time I checked, this state is at-will. That means I can fire anyone I want, at any time."

Briefly outline the four court-recognized exceptions to employment at will.