In a right to work state like Arizona, can an employee ever be successful in bringing a claim for wrongful termination? I often receive inquiries from people who believe they were wronfully fired for "blowing the whistle" for things like perceived HIPAA and workplace safety violations.
Unless otherwise limited (usually by way of an employment contract), an employee may be discharged at any time for any reason-or no reason at all.
The Arizona Employment Protection Act (AEPA) is the only remedy for private sector employees against wrongful termination. The statute protects employees from discharges that are contrary to public policy, including retaliation against whistleblowers.
Here's a link to a very helpful website that explains more: Arizona Whistleblower Protections.
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