Florida Questions and Answers about Wrongful discharge

I was accused of stealing a phone and fired...
I was called to the office where 5 people were standing... I was then told a phone was banging off in my bunk.... I was told to go get the phone or the police would be called... I mentioned that they ...
2 answers  |  asked Oct 7, 2014 3:02 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be terminated from a company I worked at for 3 years for taking a second job
I am a single mother and I was not making enough money to support my family so I took a second job at another restaurant right down the road. I am being terminated for working for the competition even...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 3, 2014 3:40 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

can i get fired
I worked for a nationwide company as a district manager I had just lost my sister with and buried her where I live 2hs south of where I was working at the Tampa office running on not much sleep my bos...
2 answers  |  asked Sep 10, 2013 08:37 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be terminated for missing work if I have a doctors note for all absences?
I started my position back in 6/2011. Within the first few months I was placed under so much stress that I became ill. I had to be medicated for anxiety and then started having stomach issues which I ...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 7, 2012 09:09 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Boss says that I quit, and I never quit! (I have another question)
Sorry, I couldn't find a way to add a comment to the previous post. Thanks so much for your quick reply! You have no idea how much I appreciate the help. When I file, if it asks me if I was fired or i...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2012 11:43 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Boss says that I quit, and I never quit! Can I get unemployment? Help please!
Hello! I was employed at my previous job for almost 8 years. The past few months have been difficult due to co-worker confrontations and such which I brought to my boss' attention, and as far as I kno...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 14, 2012 09:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

wrongfully terminated
I told another employee that I would kick her ass if she didnt stop spreading rumours about me so she got in my face and said lets go so I Pushed her away from me because she was so close to me that s...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 26, 2012 2:38 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can I be terminated for side effects of Prednisone for R.A
I have been employed for a little over a year at a company that is 'number oriented' If you do not make your numbers each month you can be written up and fired. I struggled the first few months but th...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 21, 2011 06:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Can an employer discharge you for excessive absences without a previous counsling
I worked for a company that has recent discharged me due to excessive absences. I was never written up for these absences and provided a doctor's note due to the fact most absences more medically rela...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 4, 2011 12:03 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

I am facing being asked to resign. If I refuse and am terminated, can I still get unemployment?
Hi there! I am facing being asked to resign because I am unwilling to transfer to another store (which would be a 2+ hour commute plus tolls for a part time job). I've been employed with this company ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 30, 2011 08:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Florida