In an "AT WILL " State can you still bring a wrongfull termination lawsuit agains an employer?

An at-will state is one where an employee's employment can be terminated by either party at any time, for any reason, unless the reason is unlawful. Being in an at-will state therefore does not give you a right to take legal action where the company enforces a policy against you, but not others.

Differing treatment may, however, suggest unlawful discrimination. If the reason the policy was applied to you but not others was because of your age, gender, race, creed, religion or other protect class status, you may have grounds to pursue legal action.

In addition to what's already been answered, note that under Florida's established rule for termination of at-will employment, 'where the term of employment is discretionary with either party or indefinite, then either party for any reason may terminate it at any time and no action may be maintained for breach of the employment contract. Although some jurisdictions recognize exceptions to this rule, Florida law provides no action for the common law tort of wrongful termination. Florida also has no exception where termination is founded on an employee's exercise of constitutional rights. Thus, to bring a non-contract claim for wrongful discharge in Florida, an employee must rely on statutory causes of action created by the Legislature. So, if what got you fired was not considered protected activity, then your chances of success in a lawsuit will not be great.

I went out on short term disability that was approved 7/31/09 and was terminated on 7/1/09. i was harrassed about when I would be returning by email and via telephone. My doctor sent many notes and faxes as well as filled out the short term disability for stating from the beginning that ny date of return was unknown. I alsked for a termination letter and received a response stating that I was terminated on 7/1/09. This was all after I received a letter stating that if I did not come back by 7/1 than I would be voluntary terminating my position. I responded with a letter stating that I did not want to voluntarly terminate my position and that the decision would be up to the company. I feel that I have a case for wrongful termination. I have already filed a complaint with EEOC for disabilitty discrimination. Is there any help for me.