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