West Palm Beach Whistleblower Attorneys

Protecting Whistleblowers in the Workplace

The term whistleblower has been coined to identify workers who have the courage to stand up to their employers’ unethical or illegal behavior. These individuals may report what they believe to be harmful misconduct to their supervisors, to company executives, or to state or federal authorities. Illicit activities may involve fraud against the government, such as Medicare fraud, tax fraud, or securities violations. It may also break laws concerning the environment, public financial policy, or selling to the military. Any business that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the public through unethical practices may find itself prone to whistleblower reports.

A whistleblower may risk his reputation and future employability by reporting or refusing to participate in illicit company practices. They may also fear employer retaliation in the form of termination, demotion, transfer, or withheld bonuses or promotions. Fortunately, laws have been enacted to protect whistleblowers from these adverse employer responses. At Sconzo Law Office, P.A., our West Palm Beach whistleblower lawyers are passionate about defending the rights of these brave individuals. We provide committed and aggressive legal representation in these kinds of cases.

Whistleblower Protections

Florida whistleblowers are protected by both state and federal laws and the agencies that oversee them.

Filing a formal complaint with your company or a government agency concerning what you believe to be wrongful actions should never result in the loss of your job or any other type of retaliation. These laws and agencies have been created to protect you, whether your whistleblowing consisted of making a complaint, refusing to participate in illicit actions, contacting a whistleblower hotline, or participating in a legal action against your employer.

Our West Palm Beach whistleblower protection lawyers are well versed in the laws applicable to your employment law case and will work vigorously to help you seek justice through the courts.