It had to take the case all the way to the Vermont Supreme Court. The Court held that the employer could not be sued for wrongful termination. It was reasonable for the college to fire the employee because of his material misrepresentations about his criminal record, and that dishonesty and fraud are good cause for firing. Second, if you do discover an employee lied to get the job, that may be grounds for termination. Consult your Human Resources Department.
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