Employment At Will In Florida
Employment at Will in Florida State
Ariana Valles, Dione Wray, Jim Chang and Kimberly Ceballos
University of Phoenix
MGT 434
Employment Law
Professor Michael Geraghty
July 8th, 2008
Abstract
At-will employment has been both a saving grace and a burden in the past century. A growing population in tandem with multiculturalism has promoted the rising importance for employers to understand the fine line between the “at will” clause and wrongful termination. Florida is such a cultural melting pot which necessitates careful implementation of the employment at will doctrine to reduce this disruptive practice. State and federal statutes are in place to deter such activities but ultimately, knowledge is power. Poor understanding or lack of awareness for individual legal rights could lead to an unjustified termination.
The Employment at Will Doctrine
Employment at will was first established back in 1877, stating that in an employment relationship either the employer or the employee may terminate services rendered, or needed, at any time without further liability (Bennett & Alexander, 2007). This holds true unless an express contract indicates otherwise or the employer is a member of a collective bargain, such as a work union. The state of Florida practices the “at will” doctrine to such a degree that it is one of eight states to supersede public policies, state or federal statutes (Johnston, 2008). Complete understanding of the branches within the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is important for both parties involved in order to define legal rights and responsibilities in the event of an alleged wrongful termination.
Floridian At-Will Employment
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