Rackley v. Fairview Care Centers, Inc.

HOWE, Chief Justice:

INTRODUCTION

T1 We granted certiorari to review the decision of the court of appeals holding that defendant did not violate a clear and substantial public policy when it terminated plaintiff's employment. See Rackley v. Fairview Care Ctrs., Inc., 970 P.2d 277, 282 (Utah Ct.App.1998).

BACKGROUND

T2 On November 1, 1998, plaintiff Cathleen L. Rackley began working as an at-will employee for defendant Fairview Care Centers, Inc., as the administrator of a nursing home known as Fairview West. In that capacity, she made suggestions to management and took steps to bring the care…