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Employment Law for Employers<\/a> | Miami-Dade & Broward<\/p>

Terminating an Employee? Get Counsel Before You Act.<\/h1>

KEW Legal advises Miami-area employers on employee terminations, separation agreements, and the documentation that supports the decision. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p>

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By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Florida is an at-will employment state, so an employer can usually end a job without giving a reason. The risk comes from the exceptions. This page explains what a separation agreement covers, when a firing can lead to a claim, and how an employee termination attorney Miami businesses can call on reviews the process before the meeting. KEW Legal has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves business owners across Miami-Dade and Broward County.<\/p>\n

What an Employee Termination and Separation Agreement Covers<\/h2>\n

A separation agreement is a written contract between an employer and a departing employee. It sets the terms of the exit. Most include final pay, benefits, any severance, and a release of claims in exchange for that severance.<\/p>\n

The decision to end employment and the paperwork are two separate steps. The decision comes first. The agreement records how the job ends.<\/p>\n

An agreement is optional in many terminations. It matters most when severance is offered or when the employer wants to limit future claims. Owners often assume a firing needs no paperwork. That gap causes trouble when a former employee raises a claim and the company has no signed record of what was agreed.<\/p>\n\n

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If you've already decided to let an employee go, our team can review the file and any separation agreement before the meeting takes place. Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Can an Employee Sue After Being Fired in Florida?<\/h2>\n

Yes, in some cases. Florida is at-will, so either side can end the job at any time, but not for a reason the law prohibits. The Florida Supreme Court’s Gessner opinion<\/a> restates that rule. Laguerre v. Palm Beach Newspapers<\/a> adds that an at-will employee cannot be fired for reasons such as retaliation or unlawful discrimination. USAGov termination guidance<\/a> says employers generally may end at-will jobs without giving a reason, subject to limits on illegal firings.<\/p>\n

Common exposure points include:<\/p>\n