Theoretical question here.
Lets say LOML has been offered a very prestigious job to represent her industry. Now she needs to provide notice to her current employer. A seed has been planted in her that if she mentions the new job, that she will be terminated effective immediately. The complicating factor is that she is due in a couple months. We cannot lose the income or insurance. To her credit, she is well respected and liked in her company and has a long history glowing job reviews. In my opinion, this will destroy morale at the office. It is unlikely that the new company would start her early as they will then need to give her maternity leave.
Given this theoretical situation:
1. Has anyone seen a person walked out for providing notice?
2. Any recourse she could pursue?
3. Any thoughts on how to handle such a situation?