Whistleblower Retaliation
Legal Protections
Federal and state laws protect employees who report or refuse to participate in unlawful conduct. Depending on the circumstances, whistleblower protections may apply when employees report regulatory violations, unlawful activity, securities fraud, financial fraud, healthcare fraud, government contract fraud, workplace safety violations, discrimination, harassment, wage violations, or other illegal business practices. These laws generally prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who make good-faith reports of unlawful activity.
Employees who report fraud, illegal conduct, financial misconduct, securities violations, discrimination, harassment, safety violations, wage and hour violations, healthcare fraud, or other unlawful workplace practices are often protected from retaliation under federal, state and city whistleblower laws. Attorney Lisa B. Lerner represents employees who have suffered retaliation after reporting unlawful conduct internally, to government agencies, or to law enforcement. She helps whistleblowers protect their legal rights and pursue compensation for unlawful retaliation.
Retaliation Claims
Retaliation can take many forms, including termination, demotion, reduced compensation, denial of promotions, disciplinary action, hostile treatment, unfavorable job assignments, reallocation of accounts, negative performance reviews, or other adverse employment actions. Lisa B. Lerner helps devise a strategic approach to protect her clients' rights and maximize their recovery.