Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia
termination
I was terminated due to tardiness. I explained that I was unable to wake in the morning and was going to the doctor for the problem. I had just started the position and was still in the probationary period. I feel I was wrongfully terminated. Am I right? Do I have a legal right to get my position back?
Asked on 6/28/04, 2:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: termination
You may have been "wrongfully terminated", but in an employment-at-will jurisdiction such as the Commonwealth of Virginia, employees, and, particularly those with probationary status, can be fired for almost any reason which does not contravene federal antidiscrimination laws.
Answered on 6/28/04, 9:24 pm