Wrongful termination is illegal in Virginia and the District of Columbia, but it is narrowly defined so as to apply in only limited circumstances. An "atwill" employee may be terminated at any time for any reason as long as the termination (1) does not violate the strong public policy of Virginia.An employer shall not discharge, discipline, threaten, discriminate against, or penalize an employee, or take other retaliatory action. Generally, being terminated due to false accusation is not against the law, especially if the company conducted an investigation. Yes, you can sue your employer if you were fired based on false accusations. This is considered wrongful termination. Virginia employers can only be sued for wrongful discharge (also called wrongful termination) under limited circumstances. The first step in filing a wrongful dismissal lawsuit is evidence gathering. The cause for such termination can vary. In this article, we will shed light on the most common misconceptions about Virginia termination laws.