Employment at Will

Employment at Will

Introduction

This is the category of the problem within the area of employment, more often identified by people seeking help from the staff of legal services and volunteers from the Bar Association in Fairfax County Bill Employment Pro Bono, (for example "I was fired, and I want to sue ..."). Due to the doctrine of employment-at-will, just a small percentage of workers in Virginia claims have merit enough to bring a court challenge to the termination of employment. Generally, to have an employment contract that is enforceable in Virginia; it has to be in writing.

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