Sven is employed at will by BigCo. One day at work, Sven reports to his supervisor that he hurt his lower back on a delivery and wants to make a claim under the workers’

compensation system. BigCo believes that Sven is faking the injury, so the supervisor warns him not to file a claim. Sven files the claim and is fired by BigCo. If Sven sues for wrongful discharge, what is his likely theory of exception to the employment-at-will doctrine?

a. Discrimination

b. Public policy

c. Labor standards

d. Implied contract

e. Good faith and fair dealing