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Report Link Workers' Compensation Release Does Not Cover Retaliatory Discharge.
Jackson Lewis LLP - January 14, 2005
General release language is a workers' compensation settlement agreement did not cover claims of retaliatory discharge related to the workers' compensation claim.
Report Link Workers' Compensation Claim Against Prior Employer Can Be Basis for Retaliation Lawsuit.
Jackson Lewis LLP - January 14, 2005
According to a recent ruling of a Florida appeals court, an employee may bring a retaliatory discharge claim under state law for unlawful termination based on a workers' compensation claim filed with a previous employer.
Report Link Florida Workers' Compensation Act Creates Exception to Rule of "At-will Employment"
Jackson Lewis LLP - September 15, 2002
The at-will doctrine is subject to very few exceptions, and the Florida courts have not recognized any exceptions to the doctrine unless through a clear statement of public policy by the legislature in enacting a statute. One such exception lies embedded within the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act (FWCA).

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