Can You Sue If You Were Fired?
Can You Sue If You Were Fired?

I Was Illegally Fired, Can I Sue? Being terminated can be shocking and stressful. Perhaps you find yourself looking for new work and wondering if you can be compensated for your previous employer’s letting you go. After all, you have...

Can You Get Terminated Without Cause in Florida?
Can You Get Terminated Without Cause in Florida?

Employees in Florida Have Rights Can you get terminated without cause in Florida? Generally, the answer is yes, but sometimes exceptions do apply. Employment laws in Florida provide a broad range of protections to individuals working in the state --...

Can You Be Fired for No Reason in Florida?
Can You Be Fired for No Reason in Florida?

When you go to work in the morning, you probably do not expect to lose your job; however, this is something that does happen to people from time to time. It’s one of those life-changing phrases that no one wants...

I Was Wrongfully Fired. What Can I Do?
I Was Wrongfully Fired. What Can I Do?

If you believe you were fired for illegal reasons, there are steps you can take to right the wrong and obtain compensation from your former employer. First, you need to understand that in many states, including Florida and Georgia, employers...

Chipotle Manager Awarded $8 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit
Chipotle Manager Awarded $8 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit

The former manager of a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant recently achieved a significant victory in a wrongful termination lawsuit. On May 10, 2018, a California jury awarded Ms. Jeanette Ortiz $7.97 million to compensate her for the loss of her...

Examples of Wrongful Termination 
Examples of Wrongful Termination 

As an at-will state, Florida allows employers to fire any worker at any time — and for almost any reason. Restrictions exist, however. Employers cannot terminate employees on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, or pregnancy. They also cannot...