Jacksonville, FL asked in Employment Law for Florida

Q: Jacksonville FL has a mandated mask and no gatherings over 50

This has no liability if I become sick because of the company I work for neglected the precautionary measures to keep it's employees in a safe work environment. ignoring the city guidelines and the CDC. So I am forced to work for a company that has no regard for my health?

Related Topics:
1 Lawyer Answer

A: You have the option of requesting the employer to comply with the law. Of course, that should be in writing, in addition to verbally. If that doesn't work, you have the option of complaining to the authorities, who may take action against the company. You may be fired or otherwise retaliated against. If you are, you would have a potential whistleblower's claim for money damages, and if fired, a claim for Reemployment Assistance (a/k/a unemployment comp).

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.