Legal Question in Employment Law in District of Columbia
employment wrongful discharge
In an at-will employment, is there a legally required procedure to follow for discharging an employee for ''unsatisfactory work performance''? For example, is prior written/verbal notice required?
Asked on 4/27/08, 12:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: employment wrongful discharge
No, in Virginia an employee working without the protection of a contract can be fired for almost any reason that doesn't violate federal antidiscrimination laws, and no prior written or verbal notice is required before the "pink slip" is proffered and the hapless employee shown the door by the employer.
Answered on 4/27/08, 11:55 pm
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