Florida Statutes 985.325 – Threatening or dismissing an employee prohibited
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 985.325
- Court: means the circuit court assigned to exercise jurisdiction under this chapter, unless otherwise expressly stated. See Florida Statutes 985.03
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(1) An employer, or the employer’s agent, may not dismiss from employment an employee who is summoned to appear before the court under s. 985.319 solely because of the nature of the summons or because the employee complies with the summons.
(2) If an employer, or the employer’s agent, threatens an employee with dismissal, or dismisses an employee, who is summoned to appear under s. 985.319, the court may hold the employer in contempt.