Employment At-Will: Florida
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Jolee Land, Phelps Dunbar LLP
Summary
This guide provides information on the at-will employment doctrine in Florida, including contractual and public policy exceptions that can alter the at-will relationship. It also covers tort claims at-will employees can pursue to challenge their termination, such as defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and promissory estoppel.