Which of the following is NOT a legally defensible reason for terminating an employee?
A) downsizing and/or restructuring of company
B) increased use of technologies replacing workers
C) testifying against the company in a legal proceeding
D) repeated documentation of poor performance
E) outsourcing and/or offshoring jobs

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It is illegal to terminate an employee for taking part in a legal proceeding or testifying against the company. This is considered retaliation and is against labor laws. However, downsizing, technology replacing workers, repeated documentation of poor performance, and outsourcing/offshoring jobs are legally defensible reasons for termination.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Legally Defensible Reason