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Wrongful Termination Court For False Accusations In Florida
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Yes! Although most civil claims do not escalate to the courtroom, some do.
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.
Victims of false allegations have the right to pursue compensation for the harmful and untrue statements that damaged their reputation. There are two primary types of character defamation cases. They are “libel” and “slander.” Both types of claims involve untrue damaging statements.
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.
At-Will Employment in Florida and Georgia Florida and Georgia are both “at-will” employment states. This term essentially means that your employer can terminate your employment at any time, for almost any reason—or no reason at all—without prior notice.
In Florida, which is an at-will employment state, an employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it's not illegal (e.g., discrimination).
File a Complaint with the EEOC or FCHR: In most cases, before filing a lawsuit for wrongful termination, you must first file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR). These agencies investigate claims of discrimination and retaliation.
