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

Yes, you can be wrongfully terminated for not meeting your employer’s expectations in Washington. Washington is an “at-will” state, which means that employers can terminate employees at any time, with or without cause. However, while employers can terminate employees for any reason at any time, they cannot fire you for reasons that are illegal. For example, if you are fired because of your race or gender, that would be a violation of federal as well as state law. Additionally, employers cannot terminate employees for refusing to perform an illegal or unethical act. Additionally, if your employer’s expectations were unreasonable, then you might be able to make an argument that you were wrongfully terminated. For example, if you were required to perform a task that was outside the scope of your job duties, you might be able to make a case that you were wrongfully terminated. It is important to note, however, that to make such a claim you must be able to show that the task was unreasonable, not just challenging. Finally, Washington law also provides protection to employees who are wrongfully terminated in retaliation for filing a complaint against their employer or reporting a violation of law. If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, you have the right to file a claim of wrongful termination with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

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