The California Whistleblower Act was enacted to protect public and private employees from retaliation who report illegal acts by their employer. The original act safeguarded individuals who reported such instances to law enforcement or government officials, but recent amendments to the act extended protections to when employees report wrongdoings internally. They also added language that makes parties working on behalf of the employer liable for their actions as well.
Those protected under California’s whistleblower laws are eligible to recover compensation for damages suffered as a result of the retaliation. However, this is best accomplished with the legal counsel of an experienced employment lawyer.
The Los Angeles whistleblower lawyer at Levian Law is a polished attorney with extensive state-specific employment law knowledge. As an employee of a company in the public or private sector, you have the legal freedom to voice your concerns without fear of employer retaliation. If you have lost wages, suffered a tarnished reputation, or any form of retaliation from your employer for being a whistleblower, we are here to make things right.
Issues Commonly Exposed By Whistleblowers
Employees have the right to report code violations, misconduct, and general points of concern to superiors and external agents alike. Some of the most commonly reported illegal activity in Los Angeles include those regarding:
- Overbilling
- False records
- Product contamination
- Workplace safety
- Wage concerns
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations
- Accounting fraud
- Employee theft
As someone exposing an issue in the workplace, you should be rewarded and thanked for your honest efforts. Unfortunately, the opposite usually happens, leaving whistleblowers shunned, discriminated against, and even jobless. Our legal team is here to protect your rights under state and federal law.
What Can I File A Claim For As A Whistleblower?
Embezzlement, insurance fraud, fraudulent accounts, and receiving kickbacks are top actions for which a whistleblower can file a claim. If you were forced by your employer to take part in illegal activity, lost your job due to reporting illegal activity, or are merely considering what can happen if you were to “blow the whistle” on an employer, reach out to our team today.
Our role as your legal counsel is to inform you of your rights as a whistleblower and take the necessary actions on your behalf. We can help by:
- Determining whether your claim is viable under state or federal laws
- Filing a lawsuit on your behalf
- Resolving your claim free of litigation
- Determining on a settlement or severance amount for your claim
- Discussing terms of separation, references, and other factors that may affect future employment
Our team can pursue qui tam action for cases that fall under the False Claims Act as well as Sarbanes-Oxley Act violations involving corporate fraud and securities violations. California also has unique whistleblower laws for health care workers who report patient safety issues. We can evaluate the facts of your claim and pursue the most favorable legal action.
Get Help From A Los Angeles Whistleblower Lawyer
The Los Angeles whistleblower lawyer at Levian Law is dedicated to you. It takes courage to speak out on internal wrongdoings at a company that currently signs your checks. We are here to help ensure that you know your rights and protect your best interests throughout the claims process. Contact us today at (888) 694-8869 or complete our contact form for a free case review.
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