In an at-will state, an employer can employ, terminate, promote, demote and discipline an employee when they want to and for no reason at all. It makes wrongful termination seem like an impossible claim, but that is not necessarily true. Wrongful termination is when...
Most everyone has known someone who quit their job because they were miserable. Everyone has their own breaking point. Some people can let a boss’s constant yelling roll right off them, while others are reduced to tears at any amount of criticism. “Constructive...
You are a loyal employee. You love your job and you understand your obligation to your employer, and you take it seriously. Then one day, your employer dismisses you from your role. You believe you are a victim of wrongful termination. Florida is an at-will state....
In Florida, most employees are employed at will. It means that your employer can fire you at any time without prior notice. However, it does not mean that they can fire you illegally. If the reasons for your dismissal are protected by law, then that is an unlawful...
Getting fired is one of the worst experiences you may face during your adult years. It’s humiliating and -- if you’re being wrongfully terminated -- infuriating. What you do next could have great bearing on your future, especially if you decide to pursue a wrongful...
Most employees know that a "right to work" also means that their employers have a right to fire them. Some might not realize, however, that there are some very specific reasons that are strictly forbidden for employers to use as the basis of termination. What is a...
The environment in a workplace can profoundly affect Florida employees, and not always for the better. One former Bank of America employee claims this was the situation she faced when the company started pushing aggressive sales tactics. She has since filed a wrongful...
At-will employment is in place to benefit both workers and employers. It means that employers can let a worker go at any time without reason, but workers are also free to resign from their positions without fear of recrimination. It's not permissible to fire a worker...
There will almost always be some amount of trepidation when you start a new job in Fort Lauderdale. You want to come in right away an impress your new employer. In many professional positions, however, it is often understood that there will be an early acclimation...
Many workers suffer from some form of mental illness, including things like depression and anxiety. Even if a mental health disorder makes it more difficult to do your job, your employer is not allowed to fire for this reason alone. The U.S. Equal Employment...