Legal Services

Most education employees go through their entire careers without facing disciplinary or legal action.

But if problems do come up, FEA members can access the best and most comprehensive free legal program of any professional association in the state — covering every aspect of their personal, professional and organizational lives.

FEA’s Legal Services Program protects the employment rights of members with both emergency and long-term legal services ranging from legal representation on employment matters like disciplinary actions and certification issues, to complex legal challenges.

In addition to FEA’s Legal Services Progam, you have basic rights on the job as a union member and may have additional rights spelled out in your union’s contract or Collective Bargaining Agreement.

FEA Legal manages all aspects of the legal services programs, but all FEA legal services are initiated at the local level. If you have questions or need legal assistance please first contact your local union:

Your local union will then contact FEA Legal Services.

Board of Governors Restricts Educational Opportunities for Some Florida Students

Today, the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) and the Florida Education Association (FEA), stood alongside students, educators, faculty, and community members, who called on the Florida Board of Governors (BOG)…

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Statement by Florida Education Association re. Amendment 3

“Making Florida stronger and ensuring every Floridian can build a life they can be proud of starts with supporting the communities that help lift up our neighborhood public schools. Amendment…

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Another Victory Again Affirms Florida Educators’ Rights to Due Process and Free Speech

The Florida Education Association (FEA) welcomes yet another recent ruling by the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), which once again sends a resounding message to anti-worker, anti-public education leaders: Florida…

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