Can I be wrongfully terminated for not meeting my employer’s expectations?

Yes, in Virginia, you can be wrongfully terminated for not meeting your employer’s expectations. Virginia is an “at-will” state, meaning that employers have the right to terminate employees at any time, for any reason, so long as the reason is not illegal. However, even though employers can generally terminate employees at will, they still must comply with federal and state laws when terminating employees. This means that employers cannot terminate employees for illegal reasons, such as on the basis of their gender, race, national origin or religion. If an employer terminates a person for any of these reasons, they can be held liable for wrongful termination. It also means that employers can’t terminate an employee simply because they don’t like their performance or attitude. Employers must show that the employee’s performance or attitude was so poor or unprofessional that it was negatively impacting the business. Employers also must provide honest feedback and provide guidance and an opportunity for the employee to improve before they can legally terminate the employee for not meeting expectations. In order to prove wrongful termination, the employee typically needs to show that they were terminated for an illegal reason, that their performance was satisfactory, or that they were terminated without being given a reasonable opportunity to improve. If an employee can prove wrongful termination, they may be entitled to compensation such as back pay or even reinstatement.

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