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Wrongful Termination Court With At Will Employment In Broward
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Firing a worker due to his or her age, race, sexual orientation or religious beliefs are at will employment exceptions in Florida because they break federal and state law on discriminatory employment practices.
While “wrongful termination” is not broadly recognized under Florida law, certain types of termination are legally actionable if they breach employment laws or agreements.
These occur when an employee is fired in violation of contractual terms, public policy, or anti-discrimination laws. The average settlement for a wrongful termination employment lawsuit often ranges from $5,000 to over $100,000.
Yes. Employees can sue for wrongful termination if they believe they were fired for discriminatory reasons or in violation of their employment contract. Florida, like many states, follows the at-will employment doctrine, which allows employers to terminate employees for any reason that is not illegal or discriminatory.
Yes! Although most civil claims do not escalate to the courtroom, some do.
Average Retaliation Lawsuit Settlements SeverityAverage Settlement Amount Low Between $5,000 and $25,000 Medium Between $25,000 and $50,000 High Between $50,000 and $100,000
In many cases, you will need to show a lack of any other explanation. For example, if an employee has no negative performance reviews but receives one immediately after filing a complaint, they have a strong case for a retaliation lawsuit.