Category Archives: Wrongful Termination
Medical Marijuana, Prescription Drugs and Florida Employers
After the 2024 proposed amendment to legalize recreational cannabis use in Florida was not approved, more people may start looking into getting a medical marijuana card. However, it’s important to keep in mind that even medical use of cannabis can have repercussions in the workplace. Can I get fired for failing a drug test… Read More »
Can I Get Fired Because My Boss Doesn’t Like Me?
If you’ve just been fired, or you’re worried you may be fired soon, it’s important to be aware of what constitutes wrongful termination. Can I get fired because my boss doesn’t like me? Yes, it’s possible for employers to legally fire employees based on personal dislike. It’s not illegal for at-will employers to fire… Read More »
Will I get fired for what I post on social media?
Most people have a profile on at least one social media platform — and now, many companies have accounts of their own. Whether you have a public Instagram account, your boss follows you on Facebook, or you’re connected to your company on LinkedIn, you may be worried about getting fired for your activity on… Read More »
Can You Sue an At-Will Employer for Wrongful Termination in Florida?
Florida is an at-will employment state. The law presumes that all employment relationships are fully voluntary. This raises an important question: Can you sue an at-will employer in Florida for wrongful termination? The short answer is “yes”—but you will need to prove that you were illegally discharged in order to bring a successful claim…. Read More »
High-Ranking Law Enforcement Official in Florida Alleges Wrongful Termination (Whistleblower Retaliation)
On June 20th, 2024, ABC News reported that Shane Desguin—a career employee at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and former top-ranking official—has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit on the grounds of whistleblower retaliation. He contends that he was forced to retire from the agency after reporting a litany of violations, including related… Read More »
How Do You Prove Wrongful Termination?
A wrongful termination is the dismissal of an employee in violation of their employment contract or the law. It could be due to discrimination, retaliation, or failure to follow the correct disciplinary or termination procedures. It is an unlawful act that gives rise to an employment law claim. Here, you will find an overview… Read More »
Were You Fired from Your Job in Florida? Five Signs You Need to Speak to a Lawyer
Florida is an at-will employment state—meaning an employer can terminate a worker at any time and for virtually any reason. That being said, employees cannot be fired for illegal reasons. If you were recently let go, it is possible that your rights were violated. You may have a valid claim on the grounds of… Read More »
Can You Be Fired For Discussing Forming A Union In Florida?
While fewer U.S. workers are members of labor unions than decades ago, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that 14.3 million wage and hour workers nationwide belong to a labor union (2022). You may be considering organizing your workplace in Florida. This raises an important question: Can you be fired for talking about… Read More »
Wrongful Termination In Florida: Public Policy Violations
In the context of employment law, the term public policy can be understood as the overriding principles—sometimes unwritten—upon which laws are based. In some cases, a public policy violation could be the basis of an employee’s wrongful termination claim. Here, you will find an overview of wrongful termination based on public policy in Florida…. Read More »
Can You Still Sue For Wrongful Termination If You Accepted A Severance Package In Florida?
A severance package is a bundle of pay and benefits that is offered to an employee who has been laid off or otherwise terminated from a company. You may be wondering: Can you sue for wrongful termination if you agreed to take a severance package? The answer is generally “no”—though the terms of the… Read More »