Wrongful Termination Lawyers in Florida

Even under an at-will employment principles, employees often are wrongfully terminated based on a variety of facts and circumstances. Obtaining advice and counsel of an experienced attorney is the best way to find out if you have a case. The counsel you choose is as important as the potential claim itself. Hiring a Florida employment and labor lawyer to evaluate and guide you through this complex area of law is the first step.

Similarly, terminating an employee can create a number of issues that often requires solid legal guidance. If you are an employer faced with a wrongful termination lawsuit or similar related claims, you need a high-quality experienced lawyer to defend and protect your business and reputation from the negative impact that the threat of legal action or a lawsuit can have on your workplace. 

Some underlying causes of wrongful termination claims include:

• Breach of an employment contract
• Discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, national origin, pregnancy, religion, sexual orientation, or other constitutionally protected factors
• Retaliation for complaints of discrimination, harassment, overtime, wage-related issues or filing a workers’ compensation claim
• Violations of public policy
• Whistleblower protection under state and federal law