14.60 Elements of Defense: Exception to Job Restoration (Key Employee) is a defense to a claim for wrongful termination. This defense applies when an employer has terminated a key employee due to a business necessity. The employer must prove that the termination was necessary for the business to remain competitive or viable. This defense may be used in cases where the employee was considered essential to the company's success, such as a salesperson or executive. The employer must also prove that no other reasonable alternatives existed and that the employee's conduct or performance was not the cause of the termination. Different types of 14.60 Elements of Defense: Exception to Job Restoration (Key Employee) may include: 1) Business Necessity Defense; 2) Necessary to Remain Competitive; and 3) No Reasonable Alternatives.