Have You Been Punished for Speaking the Truth? Are You Afraid of Being Fired?
If you have witnessed or learned of something illegal at work and reported it, you may be experiencing retaliation or punishment, subtle or obvious, or you may be afraid that someone is planning to pay you back by firing or discrediting you. Such situations can be extremely difficult to deal with, as they may involve your livelihood, your career and your reputation. An employer can retaliate by:
- Demoting you
- Denying you benefits or opportunities
- Giving you poor reviews
- Threatening you or treating you abusively
- Firing you
The good news is that numerous state and federal laws exist to protect whistleblowers from retaliation, whether they work for small or large companies or government agencies. Whistleblowing includes such things as:
- Reporting to the company or the government that the company is violating laws or regulations
- Reporting accounting or billing illegalities to a manager or outside authorities
- Refusing to "cook the books" or commit fraud or an OSHA violation
- Participating in an investigation
- Refusing to engage in illegal activities
At Halunen & Associates, our attorneys know the law, and they know how to deal decisively with illegal retaliation against those who speak the truth about illegal or unethical activity.
Protect Yourself Before You Are Terminated
If you tried to do the right thing and you fear termination as a result, our firm's Minneapolis whistleblower retaliation attorneys can help you understand your rights and options before anything serious happens. In many cases we can set up protections that can help in case you do get fired or otherwise punished.
Get Your Questions Answered Now
A critical first step in protecting yourself from employer retaliation is to seek the advice of an experienced employment lawyer who fully understands the law — sooner rather than later. One of our attorneys will provide a free, confidential consultation to answer your questions and help you understand how the law applies to your situation.
Contact the Minnesota Whistleblower Act attorneys of Halunen & Associates. We have dealt with hundreds of retaliation cases, and we can advise and represent you in even the most difficult employment matters.
