Bay Area employees may have found themselves in a situation in the workplace that warrants speaking out about problems. Sometimes called whistleblowers, employees who point out flaws in a company's policies or procedures may be subject to unfair treatment. Recently, a...
Whistleblowers fear retaliation
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jun 9, 2019 | Whistleblowers
Bay Area employees may be able to recall a situation in which they had to decide to speak up about a problem in the workplace. In some situations, a supervisor or employer may not want to deal with the issue properly, and may want to prevent other employees or the...
Whistleblowers often fear retaliation, with good reason
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Mar 14, 2019 | Whistleblowers
Nobody likes a tattletale, but Bay Area employees were likely taught growing up that there is a difference between tattling and calling attention to a dangerous or unjust situation. In the workplace, people who take this sort of action to protect other employees and...
What are whistleblowers to do, especially if they get fired?
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 30, 2019 | Whistleblowers
Former President Abraham Lincoln signed the False Claims Act into law in 1863. He is said to have wanted to encourage people to report fraud against the U.S. government. Individuals who submit information to authorities or company officials regarding corporate...
Woman looks to fight for herself and other whistleblowers
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 28, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Bay Area residents are aware that their local police and rescue dispatchers are an essential part of their community. Often the first people to become aware of a crime or emergency, these hardworking individuals are tasked with getting help to a victim as quickly as...
Court awards police officer $2.5 million in retaliation case
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 26, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Retaliation against employees happens in every field—including the California law enforcement. Recently, an officer with the Long Beach Police Department reported that he experienced retaliation after raising issue with management practices. He claimed that his...
SEC whistleblower center received record number of tips in 2018
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 24, 2018 | Whistleblowers
In every industry, whistleblowers are crucial to identifying and reporting wrongdoing or safety violations. The financial sector is no different. To ferret out securities fraud, the Security and Exchange Commission has a Whistleblower Program to assist informants who...
Were you wrongfully terminated? Here’s what to look for
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 14, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Nothing feels worse than being fired, especially if you feel like you have done nothing to deserve it. In some cases, employers fire employees illegally. These are cases of wrongful termination.Wrongful termination means the reason your employer fired you is against...
Four common forms of employer retaliation against whistleblowers
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 7, 2018 | Whistleblowers
It takes a lot of courage for an employee to expose an employer who is engaging in illegal activity. Sadly, many employers will attempt to punish people for coming forward.Fortunately, federal and state laws are in place to protect whistleblowers from employer...
Doctor claims Georgia prison violated his whistleblower rights
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 7, 2018 | Whistleblowers
Speaking out against your employer can be terrifying. Last year, a doctor working for the Augusta State Medical Prison in Georgia spoke out against the horrific conditions inside the prison. He recently filed a lawsuit under the Georgia Whistleblower Act against the...
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