Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

wrongful terminaton (va contractor)

I am a contractor in Va who was recently terminated.Knowing about VA's at will employment,I asked the company to give me a specific reason for my termination.The company sent me a letter citing a specific reason for my termination.My question is if i have proof that i didn't comitt the violation(s) im acused of do i have the right to be reinstated in my job?


Asked on 4/04/09, 11:38 am

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

Re: wrongful terminaton (va contractor)

No, since in an employment at will jurisdiction such as Virginia, an employee can be fired for almost any reason(or no reason) that doesn't violate federal anti-discimination laws or possibly contravene state public policy considerations.

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Answered on 4/04/09, 12:34 pm


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