Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Termination of employment contract

You can not be forced to work (we outlawed slavery a long time ago), but there may be damages built into the contract if you leave without notice. Even if there are no specified damages, the employer could sue you if they have actual damages by virtue of your leaving early. For example, if you leave in the middle of a big deal and they lose it because you left, or any other number of scenarios.

Read the entire contract and see if it discusses damages. If not, see what it says about changes. It probably says the contract can only be changed by another agreement in writing.

In any case, your best bet may be to approach the employer, explain the matter, and ask to be allowed to give less than 90 days. Be reasonable, try to help them make the transition, and see what you can accomplish. If you reach an agreement, put it in writing (even a confirming email) and reference the contract.

If you can not reach an agreement, you can still uphold the contract. So, if they choose to fire you immediately, you would be entitled to whatever the contract says.

If you do not want to tip your hand, then I would have to review the contract to see if there are any ways out.

If you want to hire an attorney to review the contract and/or negotiate for you, I would review the matter and, if I can help, take the case for a flat fee of $500.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

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