Whistleblower

San Francisco Attorney Protecting the Rights of Whistleblowers in California

We have all probably witnessed some form of wrongdoing at work, such as a co-worker stealing office supplies or employee time card fraud. However, some employees may observe major illegal activity by their employer that either threatens public safety or defrauds the taxpayers or federal government. Despite possible retaliation, many of these employees choose to "blow the whistle" against their employer in these situations.

Legal Help for Employees Who Report Criminal Activity or Wrongdoing

• If you know about wrongdoing or illegal activity at your company, but have not yet reported the activity, we can advise you of your rights and help you protect yourself from potential retaliation.
  
• If you are a whistleblower and you have already suffered the consequences of whistleblowing, such as a retaliatory discharge / wrongful termination, we can represent you in a claim to recover compensation for your lost income, damage to your reputation and other losses.

Contact our employment law firm to discuss your whistleblower claim with an experienced legal advocate.

There are state and federal laws that expressly prohibit employers from disciplining or firing employees because they reported wrongdoing by the company or management. However, despite these strong legal protections, many employees remain hesitant to report any wrongdoing out of fear of retaliation.

Attorneys With Experience Successfully Resolving Whistleblower Claims

The Armstrong Law Firm has significant experience advising whistleblowers in these situations. We represent clients who are threatened with retaliation or who have been subject to employee discipline, physical intimidation, workplace harassment or retaliatory discharge because they reported violations of laws or regulations.

We have also had remarkable success representing whistleblowers in lawsuits. In one notable case, which has received widespread coverage in the local and national press, the Armstrong Law Firm represented a high-level executive in suing a financial company for $20 million in a whistleblower lawsuit.

In that case, the executive witnessed numerous market-timing violations, a violation of federal law. After agreeing to testify truthfully before the SEC, the executive was fired. The Armstrong Law Firm effectively resolved the whistleblower case on behalf of the former executive.

Types of Illegal Actions or Wrongdoing Frequently Reported by Whistleblowers

A company, its management or its employees may commit any number of crimes during the course of their work. Some examples of situations in which whistleblowers may choose to report illegal activity or wrongdoing, include:

• A car manufacturer that sells cars with dangerous auto defects
• A brokerage firm that commits SEC violations regarding stock trading
• Companies making and selling dangerous products or defective drugs
• Financial and accounting irregularities
• Defrauding customers or suppliers
• Money laundering or embezzlement
• Racial harassment or race discrimination
• Failure to pay sales taxes
• Demanding or accepting kickbacks from suppliers
• Intentionally violating environmental and health regulations
• Sexual harassment or discrimination
• Criminal acts against employees or persons outside the company
• Conducting business in an unsafe environment or using unsafe procedures

Employees who express opposition to these kinds of unlawful conduct to their employers or who refuse to testify in a manner in which the employer wishes are often retaliated against by way of termination, demotion, creation of an unpleasant work environment, removal of responsibilities and other adverse actions. You shouldn't be subject to adverse employment actions for doing the right thing.

The Armstrong Law Firm believes that honest employees should not be punished for shining a light on corporate wrongdoing. We will work to protect your rights and best interests.

For a consultation with a whistleblower claims lawyer at the Armstrong Law Firm, call 415-692-0462 or 866-590-6082, or contact us online.