Can I be fired for my social media posts?
Employees can be fired for their social media posts. In Florida, most employees are employed at will. At will employment means that...
10 Common Whistleblower Claims
Employees who blow the whistle are protected from retaliation, such as discharge, discipline, and other adverse employment actions, under federal and/or state...
Examples of Wrongful Termination in Florida
Wondering if you have a claim for wrongful termination? While Florida does not recognize an independent claim for wrongful termination, federal and...
BREAKING NEWS: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Laws in Response to the Coronavirus
With the coronavirus amid our communities and isolation and quarantine orders in place, you may have seen lots of talk about new...
Expanded Whistleblower Protection May Be on the Horizon
In 2010, Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which created whistleblower protection for employees who exposed corporate...
Florida Court Rules – Public Whistleblowers Can Recover Compensatory Damages!
On July 24, 2019, in the case of Iglesias v. City of Hialeah, the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida changed...
Can employees discuss wages?
Often times employers want employees to keep their compensation information private and not discuss it with their co-workers. It seems logical, but...
Additional Steps to Take if You Think You are About to Get Fired
Picking up from where we left off last week (see Steps to Take), just before being terminated or at the time you...
Steps to Take if You Feel You are About to Get Fired!
Feeling like you are about to get terminated or laid off? Make sure you take these recommended steps to best protect yourself:...
PROVING YOUR CASE: What NOT to Take From Your Employer
If you have a legal dispute in the workplace, you may wonder how to collect the evidence you need to prove your...