Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Termination based on conflict of Interest

My wife is employed in the healthcare industry. Her company is beginning a new product, which conflicts with and/or hinders her husband business.

Her company has asked her to do research, and work on this new product. All senior management are aware of her husband, and his company.

She has stated this to be a conflict of interest. She stated that she learns things at home, that can be of conflict. She has requested to stay out of this project. Her company has significant staff to handle this product line. The CEO has stated that he sees no conflict.

Can she be terminated with cause??


Asked on 1/11/05, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Sheldon

Re: Termination based on conflict of Interest

Unless she has a contract, verbal or oral, that protects her employment, she can be terminated with or without cause because she is an employee at will. The conflict of interest is a legitimate reason for discharge which would not be discriminatory or otherwise illegal.

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

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Answered on 1/11/05, 9:46 pm


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