Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Here's the situation. At work I am currently at a position whose duties are being moved to a different physical location. This has caused my position to effectively be dissolved. Because of this they are moving me to a customer service position (essentially a demotion) from a tech oriented position. The new position would involve completely different job duties and comes with a two week training course, also being on a phone all day. The previous position did not have me on the phone at all. Obviously i can just quit and find a new position, but i thought it was odd that they could just throw myself and 3 others into a completely different department (more importantly a job that someone starts and moves out of, not into after being with a company for a year) without the option of severance or something else. Is there anything from a legal standpoint?


Asked on 3/02/16, 10:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Labovitz Labovitz Law Firm, P.A.

Hi and thanks for asking your question. I'm sorry to hear of the issue you are having with your employment. In Florida, the relationship between employer and employee is considered "at-will." This means that in general, either party can change or terminate the employment relationship at any time for no reason. This gives you, the employee, the ability to quit and seek other employment, if you choose to do so, and likewise gives your employer the right to terminate your employment. Similarly, your employer can legally change your duties or job position, and, in most circumstances, your only recourse would be to quit.

Thus, in general, the employer can act as your employer has, and they would not be legally required to offer you severance or any other compensation.

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Answered on 3/02/16, 10:26 am


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