Ralph was shopping at a convenience store when it was robbed at gunpoint. As the chief identifying witness, Ralph has been asked by the local police to visit the station house where the suspect is being held, and identify the suspect. Ralph has been told by the District Attorney that he will be required to go to the trial and be the identifying witness for the Commonwealth’s case to succeed. Ralph’s boss Mike, at AA Auto tells Ralph that he doesn’t want Ralph to get involved with this situation, and if he goes to identify the suspect, or shows up for a trial, he’ll be fired.
1. Does Ralph have any claim for wrongful discharge, if and when he is fired for going forward with the police matter?
2. Explain what rights does an employee at will have in a situation like this.