Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

wrongful termination

I was an editor at a local newspaper. I reported that a co-worker, who had been harassing me verbally, had plagiarized my work. Several weeks later, my employment was terminated, with no valid reason. I feel it was because I reported the plagarism. Is this grounds for taking legal action?


Asked on 1/09/01, 9:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Groff Dye, Deitrich, Prather, Petruff & St.Paul

Re: wrongful termination

Depending on details, you could have a claim for wrongful termination under Florida's whistle blower act if you were terminated because of the plagarism complaint.

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Answered on 1/23/01, 12:33 pm


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