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        "text": "No, you generally cannot be legally fired for refusing to perform an illegal act, such as falsifying records, engaging in fraud, or violating safety regulations. This is considered a form of wrongful termination under public policy exceptions to at-will employment. If you are terminated for refusing to participate in illegal activity, you may have grounds for a wrongful termination claim.",
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