Daly v. Exxon Corp.

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

Here we promote the laudatory legislative goal of providing a safe workplace for employees. An employee who makes a bona fide complaint about working conditions or work practices should suffer no adverse employment consequences.

Paula J. Daly appeals from a judgment of dismissal entered after the trial court sustained a demurrer without leave to amend to her fourth amended complaint for wrongful termination. The trial court ruled that Daly did not state a cause of action arising out of her employer’s decision not to renew a one-year employment contract. We reverse and hold that…