Wrongful Termination Retaliation in Miami - BT Law Group, PLLC
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From BT Law Group, PLLC - Wrongful Termination Retaliation in Miami examines what happens when employees are fired, demoted, or disciplined after opposing discrimination, participating in investigations, or exercising legal rights in the workplace. The discussion covers protected activity under Florida law, including opposing discrimination, submitting a complaint, and reporting illegal conduct, along with the adverse actions employers may take in response, such as firing, reassigning, denying benefits, or issuing unwarranted discipline.
The conversation also addresses Florida's Whistleblower Act and the Florida Civil Rights Act, explaining how these protections work alongside Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Fair Labor Standards Act to safeguard employees throughout Miami-Dade County and South Florida. Listeners will hear how the Florida Commission on Human Relations and related administrative processes fit into pursuing a retaliation claim under these overlapping state and federal protections.
Jason D. Berkowitz of BT Law Group, PLLC brings his focus on employment law to this discussion, addressing how protected activity connects to an employer's adverse action and what employees facing retaliation in Miami need to understand about their rights. Anisley Tarragona, also of BT Law Group, PLLC, contributes insight into reviewing the timing between a complaint and an employer's response across South Florida workplaces.
This episode offers a thorough look at wrongful termination and retaliation issues affecting employees in Miami, Miami-Dade County, and throughout South Florida, providing context on protected activity, common forms of retaliation, and the legal protections available under Florida and federal law.
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