What is the "legal" definition of insubordination?

Rita Risser's response:

The word insubordinate can be seen as in = not, subordinate = subject to the authority of another. Someone who is insubordinate is refusing to recognize the authority of the employer. In essence, they are quitting because they no longer are willing to work for you.

Insubordination, thus, is always grounds for immediate termination, unless the order being refused is illegal, immoral or unethical. It is permissible to fire an employee for refusing to complete a task the employee deems trivial or unimportant.

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