If I am a good employee with no performance problems can my employer fire me?
In Florida the answer is yes, unless you have a contract that says otherwise. Employees in Florida are generally “at will” employees, which means an employer has the right to fire you at any time, for...
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There are both federal and state laws that protect employees from discriminatory employment decisions which are based on race, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability. There are also...
View ArticleDo I have to file anything with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Depending on the type of claim and basis for the claim, often it does require an administrative charge and supporting affidavit be filed with the EEOC. The charge should also be dual filed with the...
View ArticleWhat happens after I file the EEOC/FCHR charge?
Once the charge is filed, the EEOC has up to 180 days to investigate the charge, but they can also issue a Notice of Right to Sue before that time. Once the Notice of Right to Sue is issued you only...
View ArticleHow do I know what my employer told the EEOC about my termination or...
You may be contacted by an EEOC investigator during the investigation and asked to provide additional information in response to your employer’s “position statement”. This is a document the employer...
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