Wrongful termination is a misunderstood term that does not mean what it seems to mean. There is no per se wrongful termination claim in Virginia. But there are specific laws that prohibit termination of employees for specific reasons, which can produce “wrongful terminations.” To make sure you fully understand the laws, its best to speak to an attorney about your case. So, what is considered wrongful termination in Virginia? The Employment Laws in Virginia Like many other states, Virginia employment laws follow the rules for “at-will” employment. This means that unless a worker has signed an employment agreement that contains provisions for “just cause” termination (which tends to only happen in union contracts and C-level executive contracts), an employer may terminate the employee for any reason and at any time during the course of employment. Exceptions to At-Will Employment Laws However, federal and state laws provide exceptions to the at-will employment rules. These include that: A Virginia employer is prohibited from firing an at-will employee based on a discriminatory reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or veteran status. It is illegal for a Virginia employer to terminate