Palm Beach County Employment Lawyer
Companies in the state of Florida have the legal responsibility to provide employees with a safe work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Employers must also respond appropriately when their employees assert legally protected rights. Unfortunately, when these responsibilities are not met, and an employee is fired illegally (or results in constructive termination), it can be an example of wrongful termination.
At the Law Office of William M. Julien, P.A., in Boca Raton, we have extensive experience holding West Palm employers, and employers throughout south Florida, accountable for their actions. Not every job termination is illegal and, in many cases, even if a firing seems unfair, it is still not against the law. When the termination is illegal, however, our firm has experience protecting the rights of our clients and helping them to pursue the compensation that they deserve.
West Palm Wrongful Termination Attorney
Florida is an "at-will" employment state, which generally means that a person may quit or be fired for any reason at any time. No employee in Florida may be fired, forced to quit or demoted due to issues that include:
- It is illegal for employees to be fired, forced to quit, or selected for layoffs because of:
- Discrimination against their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status or another protected class
- Filing a workers' comp claim
- Taking medical or family leave guaranteed by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Blowing the whistle on unlawful activity by the company
- Complaining about discrimination or for supporting others' discrimination claims
- Complaining about safety violations, health concerns or unsafe working conditions
- Filing complaints about unpaid overtime, or other wage and hour issues
- Supporting a union
- The employer wants to avoid unemployment insurance obligations
If you believe that you have been fired due to illegal reasons, it is important to consult with an experienced West Palm employment law attorney, as soon as possible, to make sure you understand your rights and how to protect them.
Contact us to schedule a free, confidential appointment at our Boca Raton law office. We handle most cases on a contingency fee basis, so you owe no attorneys fees unless we successfully resolve your case.
