Florida § 985.325 - Threatening or dismissing an employee prohibited.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 985.325 — Threatening or dismissing an employee prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 985.325. Threatening or dismissing an employee prohibited.

(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.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 985.325

What does Florida Statutes § 985.325 cover?

Section 985.325 ("Threatening or dismissing an employee prohibited.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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