Wrongful Termination Services at CEW Law Office – Hollywood, Florida
At CEW Law Office, we understand how devastating it can be to lose your job unfairly. If you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated, you deserve answers — and a dedicated legal team that will stand up for your rights. Our firm is here to guide you through every step toward justice and compensation.
Understanding Wrongful Termination – Definition and Defense
What Is Wrongful Termination?
Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired or forced to resign in violation of federal, state, or local employment laws.
Although Florida is an “at-will employment” state—meaning employers can terminate employees for almost any reason or no reason at all—there are clear legal exceptions that protect workers from unlawful firings.
Examples of wrongful termination include:
- Discrimination-based termination (due to race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin)
- Retaliation for reporting discrimination, harassment, wage violations, or unsafe working conditions (whistleblower protection)
- Termination for taking protected leave, such as under the Family and
- Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Firing after filing a workers’ compensation claim
- Breach of employment contract, when termination violates the terms of a written or implied agreement
If your termination falls into any of these categories, you may have the right to legal action and compensation.
Know Your Rights
- File a discrimination or retaliation claim with the EEOC or Florida
- Commission on Human Relations
- Pursue a wrongful termination lawsuit for damages, including lost wages, benefits, and emotional distress
- Demand reinstatement, back pay, or compensatory damages
- Hold your former employer accountable for violating your rights