Upton v. JWP Businessland

Wilkins, CJ.

The plaintiff, a former at-will employee of the defendant and a divorced single parent, appeals from the entry of summary judgment for the defendant. She asserts that the defendant discharged her when, because of the need to be with her young son, she was unwilling to work long hours. She argues that such a discharge is contrary to public policy and entitles her to damages. We granted the plaintiff’s application for direct appellate review. We affirm the judgment.

For the purpose of considering the propriety of the allowance of the defendant’s motion for summary judgment, the…