What Are the Most Common Reasons for Wrongful Termination in Florida? - BT Law Group, PLLC
From BT Law Group, PLLC - What Are the Most Common Reasons for Wrongful Termination in Florida? breaks down the illegal grounds behind wrongful firings in Miami and across the state, from discrimination to retaliation to breach of contract. This episode walks through how Florida's at-will employment doctrine works, and more importantly, where the exceptions lie under Florida Statutes Chapter 448 and the Florida Civil Rights Act at Fla. Stat. § 760.10. Listeners will learn how protected characteristics like race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, and genetic information are safeguarded under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The discussion also covers the strict deadlines employees face when pursuing a discrimination claim, including the 300-day window to file with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the 365-day window to file with the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Beyond discrimination, the episode explores retaliation and whistleblower protections under the Florida Private Whistleblower Act, along with federal safeguards like the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Listeners will hear how reporting misconduct to agencies such as OSHA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, or the National Labor Relations Board can trigger legal protection against unlawful firing. The episode further examines how breach of contract claims arise when an employer violates a valid written agreement or a collective bargaining agreement, and why Florida courts rarely treat employee handbooks or offer letters as enforceable contracts. It also addresses situations where employees are fired for refusing to carry out an illegal order, a scenario directly protected under Fla. Stat. § 448.102. Throughout, the conversation emphasizes the importance of evidence such as performance records, internal communications, and firing timelines in building a valid wrongful termination claim. Miami wrongful termination attorneys Jason D. Berkowitz and Anisley Tarragona bring their insight to this breakdown of employee rights and employer obligations under Florida and federal law. Listeners walk away understanding the difference between a legitimate firing and one built on pretext, along with the steps needed to protect their legal rights. To schedule a consultation and get a direct legal evaluation of your situation, call BT Law Group, PLLC today at (305) 507-8506. BT Law Group, PLLC 3050 Biscayne Blvd STE 205, Miami, FL 33137, United States (305) 507-8506 https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1652198006057542154
