Fired For Friend Request

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In Florida, employment is at-will, allowing employers to terminate employees for any reason unless it involves discrimination, which is illegal. If a friend request to a coworker led to a hostile work environment, termination might be justified. For work discrimination issues, contact the EEOC Miami District Office. Consult an employment attorney for specific advice.

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Orlando Florida
In Florida, employment is "at-will" which means an employer can fire an employee for any reason. However, if the firing is based on discrimination, it's illegal.
- If the friend request was to a coworker and it led to a hostile work environment, employment termination might be justified.
- If discrimination or retaliation is involved, you may have legal recourse.
Consider consulting with an employment attorney for specific advice.
Who would I contact for work discrimination?
In Orlando, Florida, you can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for work discrimination issues.

EEOC Miami District Office


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.eeoc.gov