Whistleblowing
is a great way to help your company and the public, but it can also be very
risky. If you are considering whistleblowing at work, consult with an Employment Law
Attorney
to ensure that your actions are protected from retaliation.
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing
is a protected activity under the law. It's when someone discloses information
about wrongdoing to a government or regulatory agency and helps stop it from
happening.
Whistleblowers
are legally protected from retaliation, so they can't be fired, demoted, or
otherwise punished for their actions. They also have the right to file lawsuits
if they're wronged by employers who retaliate against them after blowing the
whistle on wrongdoers.
Whistleblowing
can be done internally or externally: internally within an organization where
whistleblowers expose misconduct; externally by going public with information
about wrongdoing and letting people know what needs fixing
Retaliation
Retaliation
is a form of workplace retaliation that occurs when an employee is fired,
demoted, or otherwise punished for speaking up against the employer. This can be
done in either subtle or overt ways:
· Subtle
forms of retaliation include a demotion to another position with less pay and
benefits, or being transferred to a remote location where it's more difficult
to communicate with coworkers.
· Overt
forms include termination for speaking out about wrongdoing at work—the type of
thing whistleblowers often does before they're fired!
If
you are considering whistleblowing, consult with an Employment
Law Firm in Los Angeles to
ensure you are protected from retaliation. Whistleblowers may be protected by
the federal False Claims Act and state whistleblower laws.
The
federal False Claims Act protects those who report fraud against the
government. The law allows whistleblowers to receive monetary rewards if they
can prove that the government was defrauded through false or fraudulent claims for payment. It also protects them from
retaliation if their reports lead to the successful recovery of funds for taxpayers.
Similarly, state statutes also provide employees with protection from
retaliation when they make good faith disclosures about wrongdoing at their
employer's place of business or within its purview (such as internal
investigations).
Whistleblower Attorney
Whistleblowing
is an important direction for employers and employees to take. It can help them
do the right thing, but it also requires a lot of preparation and can put you
at risk for retaliation. If you are considering whistleblowing, consult with an
employment law attorney to ensure you are protected from retaliation.
If
you suspect something is off in your company or organization, know your rights.
You have the right to speak out without fear of losing your job or your
reputation. Our Whistleblower
Attorneys
at Marcarian Law Firm in Thousand
Oaks are here to give you a better understanding of your options in your
situation.
We are here to support your decision and fiercely advocate for you after any fallout. To learn more, you can contact us for a consultation by clicking here or calling us at 818-995-8787.
