Adam was an employee of ABC Corporation and he discovered the management was hiring illegal immigrants in most of its factories.He raised objection against the employer's practices and provided information to the law enforcing agencies regarding the illegal activities.The employer retaliated against Adam by terminating his employment.In this scenario, Adam is protected under:
A) Pennsylvania Human Relation Act which prohibits employee retaliation.
B) Section 203 and Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for illegal strikes.
C) OSHA and Title VII which protect employees who blow the whistle on illegal practice.
D) Section 203 of Title VII for breach of contract.

Question

Adam was an employee of ABC Corporation and he discovered the management was hiring illegal immigrants in most of its factories.He raised objection against the employer's practices and provided information to the law enforcing agencies regarding the illegal activities.The employer retaliated against Adam by terminating his employment.In this scenario, Adam is protected under:
A) ​Pennsylvania Human Relation Act which prohibits employee retaliation.
B) ​Section 203 and Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for illegal strikes.
C) ​OSHA and Title VII which protect employees who blow the whistle on illegal practice.
D) ​Section 203 of Title VII for breach of contract.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

OSHA and Title VII protect employees who blow the whistle on illegal practices by their employer. In this scenario, Adam is protected under these laws as he raised objection against the employer's practices and provided information to the law enforcing agencies regarding the illegal activities. The employer's retaliation against Adam by terminating his employment is unlawful under these laws. The Pennsylvania Human Relation Act and Section 203 and Section 806 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are not applicable in this scenario.

Adam Was an Employee of ABC Corporation and He Discovered