David Wilson v. State of Alaska

Summary

The court affirmed summary judgment for the State in Wilson’s wrongful-termination action. It held that terminating Wilson for refusing to answer questions did not violate his privilege against self-incrimination because the State expressly advised him that his compelled answers and their fruits could not be used in a criminal proceeding, and Wilson acknowledged understanding that protection. The court declined to decide whether employers must generally provide such advisements to an employee’s attorney or in advance because Wilson could not show confusion or inadequate notice under even the most protective standard.