Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

Termination from VA

I was terminated from a state law enforcement agency in va. I was fired for practicing something I was shown and trained to do and that was common practice involving pay and documents. The agency did not provide adequate training. My field trainer was too busy to train me properly as my supervisor stated to me. My supervisor practiced the same things she fired me for. I have been doing the same thing for 2.5 yrs and have always received good yearly evals, never been reprimanded, or counseled for doing anything wrong. Going through the grievance process, the state agency has been completely un-helpful and made things as difficult as possible. I requested documents that I feel are essential to my defense but have denied giving them to me. At one point they gave me less than 24 hrs. to meet with the agency head with my witnesses and evidence. The entire grievance process is unfair, I feel that I do not have an unbiased process to go through because everything is done through the state, so they side with themselves and do not give me a fair chance to defend myself. I am told that unless I win this grievance hearing, which I do not feel that I will, that I do not have any civil recourse. Is this true?


Asked on 11/18/05, 6:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Termination from VA

Yes, it is likely so(no recourse beyond the grievance procedure)as long as the basis for your termination from state employment does not involve a violation of federal/state anti-discrimination laws.

This is all the more reason for you to engage the services of counsel who is familiar with the state's grievance procedure and who will be able to effectively represent you in this matter.

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Answered on 11/18/05, 11:35 pm


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