He and another co worker had reported to the manager that 3 female interns felt uncomfortable because of advances ( of a sexual nature) made to them by an employee ( a close personal friend of the manager who is also a convicted felon) the day that he was fired he was told by another co -worker that the manager had sent one of the young female interns who had come to them with complaint out on a collection boat alone with the man in question. My husband voiced his objection and was fired.
Is this grounds for wrongful termination lawsuit? We now face losing everything.
**update....
My husband called a couple of attorneys only to discover that because the company that did this is a small non profit, they ( attorneys) didn't smell enough blood essentially.. To pursue this. No justice if you're not going up against a large corp I guess. And when you've been wrongfully terminated you don't have the resources to pay a lawyer, you're too busy trying to survive and not lose your home..
I am not licensed in FL but if this were in Texas, where I am licensed to practice law, this sure sounds like retaliation, which is illegal. I always think it is wise to visit with an attorney who specializes in sexual harassment cases and discuss these matters in detail and get legal advice as what would be your best course of action. An attorney can give you an opinion as to whether you have a viable claim, and what procedural steps you should take. Many attorneys handle these cases on a contingency percentage fee, taking a percentage of the recovery. There are no hourly fees and most attorneys do not charge anything for an initial appointment to discuss your case. I would suggest that you begin your search for an attorney on this website. There is a tab "Find A Lawyer" on the home page of at www.attorneyqna.com that will help you find a lawyer in this practice area in your locale. Good luck!
I just read the update to your question. If you're having trouble locating an attorney, I would suggest contacting the Florida Bar Association or the Florida Association for Justice. These two organizations should be able to provide you with the names of at least a few more attorneys to consult with.
Depending on how small your husband's former employer is, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is another option. The EEOC enforces laws against workplace discrimination and investigates discrimination complaints and retaliation for reporting, participating in, and/or opposing a discriminatory practice.
Based on your description above, it sounds like your husband may have a solid claim for illegal retaliation and hopefully you can find someone to help him pursue it.
Good luck.
