CAN THEY FIRE ME FOR....?

In Virginia, can my employer:


1. Fire me for not signing a non-compete? YES

2. Fire me for not telling them I was under a non-compete when I took the job? YES

3. Fire me for discussing possible breach of my non compete with a co-worker? YES

4. Fire me because they don't like my yellow sweater? YES

Virginia is a "right to work" state which really means "at - will" you can be fired for any non-discriminatory reason. So as long as it is not related to age, race, gender or religion - they can fire you, and non-competes are not age, race, gender or religion.

So be aware - yes they can fire you for not disclosing, not signing, planning a breach etc.