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Wrongful Termination Court Without Cause In Miami-Dade
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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). Florida law does not require employers to provide a reason for termination.
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).
However, termination is only wrongful when there is no other reason for your firing. You must be able to prove that there was no other reason for which they fired you. If you can, then you may be able to file a claim for wrongful termination under Florida law.
A: In Florida, a wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired in violation of an employment contract, a collective bargaining agreement, or an employment law. In the vast majority of cases, a wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired in violation of federal or Florida employment discrimination law.
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.
Do I have a wrongful termination claim in Florida? Florida law does not recognize “wrongful termination” unless it violates a contractual right or federal, state, or local laws.