Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Would this be considered discrimination

was recently terminated for misuse of the company Internet. I have a side business, where I sale lingerie, massage oils, etc. I have used the company Internet a few times to check on orders.( The website is not explicit or X Rated) Prior to my termination, I was giving a promotion, when I was told I had got the new position, I was asked not to tell anyone until The supervisor had a chance to get the budget approved. That same day I received 2 packages, I was asked to take a call from HR. I was asked about my business, and was asked to get my packages, when I did, 2 supervisors opened the packages, and told the HR person what was in them. 1 contained a binder. The other was air freshener. HR then said, it was against policy to have packages delvered. I explained I was not aware, and that everyone including the supervisors had packages delvered. She said she would investigate and get back with me. ( Let me also mention, I am an African-American) A few days later, I was terminated for misuse of the company internet. The lady from HR was Hispanic,their were 2 other Hispanic ladies that were close to the lady in HR that were after me for that position. I have never missed a day from work, I exceeded all of the goals


Asked on 1/28/08, 11:18 pm

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Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: Would this be considered discrimination

You are an at-will employee and can be terminated for any reason virtually except discrimination and a couple of other protections. It does not appear that your termination was improper.

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Answered on 1/29/08, 12:18 pm


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