As Florida begins it’s reopening with phase one next week, many people have reached out to voice their concerns about safety in the workplace.
News 6 took their concerns to a local attorney to see what their rights were. Glen Wieland has been an attorney specializing in workers’ compensation for more than 35 years.
He said Florida is a right-to-work state, meaning you can quit your job for any reason. And employers can terminate you for just about any reason, as long as it’s not discriminatory. "I have not seen any requirements from the government that say employers are required to do anything with regard to providing safety equipment for people.