Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Company Policies

Unfortunately, the threat is not illegal and firing someone for asking for a policy book is not illegal by itself.

You are probably right that there is no policy book but rather a loose jumble of "company policies" that, at best, have arisen over time but at worst are invoked just to suit the owner's mood at the moment.

If, however, the "policies" are used to discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, etc., or to breach an agreement with an employee, then legal action can be taken.

In the meantime, if there is a higher authority in the company to talk to ( a senior partner or another owner), it might be worth explainaing the matter diplomatically and asking if there is in fact a policy book. Keep in mind, though that the owner might retaliate by firing you. So, on the other hand, it may be best to let sleeping dogs lie and protect your job.

Unfortunatley, this is often the problem with individually owned companies. The owner acts more like a tyrant than an employer who understands that his employees' best interests are the same as is. (Happy employees are productive employees which is good for everyone.)

Only you can figure out the best way to proceed, based on your own best interests.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

The Sheldon Law Firm

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