While “wrongful termination” is not broadly recognized under Florida law, certain types of termination are legally actionable if they breach employment laws or agreements.
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).
Wrongful termination occurs when an employer unlawfully terminates an employment agreement in violation of federal or state law — such as discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy; breaching a written contract; retaliation against an employee who has ...
State and federal laws protect workers from discrimination, harassment, wage violations, retaliation, and wrongful termination. If any of these rights are violated in Florida, workers can retain a lawyer and file a lawsuit against their workplace. Do not delay if you are facing unfair treatment at work in Florida.
Generally, it is hard to determine a standard, as each case is distinct, and the circumstances of different plaintiffs vary a lot. However, statistics demonstrate that an average wrongful termination settlement in Florida usually falls between $5,000 and $8,000.
In Florida, a wrongful termination lawsuit must be filed within a certain timeframe. The statute of limitations for a discrimination claim is generally 300 days from the date of discriminatory conduct.
Generally, it is hard to determine a standard, as each case is distinct, and the circumstances of different plaintiffs vary a lot. However, statistics demonstrate that an average wrongful termination settlement in Florida usually falls between $5,000 and $8,000.
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.