Torrance Whistleblower Lawyer

A whistleblower can be practically any individual who has knowledge of and reports the illegal behavior or activity of a company in Torrance. The most common parties often involved in whistleblower cases include:

• Employees. The most common group often involved in whistleblowing cases is the actual employees of the companies taking part in illegal activities. These individuals typically report any law violations or misconduct that they witness firsthand in their workplace. Oftentimes, these cases involve discrimination or harassment.
• Unpaid interns or volunteers. Under certain laws, whistleblower protections are often extended to unpaid interns and volunteers. If you count as either one of these parties, know that you have rights even if you are not an actual paid employee of the violating company.
• Contractors or subcontractors. If you are not an actual, formal employee of a company, but work for them under a contract, you can also be a whistleblower if you witness any kind of illegal activity or misconduct from the company your contract is with.
• Healthcare workers. Most whistleblower cases arising from the healthcare field are related to acts of healthcare fraud, such as the wrongful billing of Medicaid or Medicare. In 2023, of the 64,124 cases of fraud reported to the US government, 447 involved healthcare fraud.
• Employers in the public work sector. For employees who work in public or government organizations, whistleblowing is not uncommon. These employees are protected, especially under laws like the California Whistleblower Protection Act. At Nosrati Law, A Professional Law Corporation, we take it as our responsibility to ensure those protections are secure.

If you fall under any of these categories and believe you have witnessed illegal misconduct at your workplace, such as fraud, disability discrimination, or harassment, the team at Nosrati Law, A Professional Law Corporation, is here to help.

How to Handle a Whistleblower Retaliation Case

If you believe you have experienced retaliation from your employer or company because you exercised your legal right to report violations of Torrance whistleblower laws, you will want to take the following steps to protect yourself and any future claim:

• First, it is vital that you document everything related to the incident of retaliation, including where and when it happened, and who was involved. You will also want to save all copies of related emails, text messages, or other communications related to your act of whistleblowing.
• You will then need to report the retaliation you have faced. You may be able to report this to your company’s HR department, or you may wish to seek help from an external state or federal agency.
• Lastly, it is vital that you hire a whistleblower attorney who can help you better understand your legal rights, options, and how to go about protecting yourself from any further acts of retaliation.

FAQs

How Do I Prove Whistleblower Retaliation?

In order to prove you have suffered undue retaliation from your employer because you engaged in your right to blow the whistle on their illegal misconduct, your attorney will need to demonstrate three things. First, you engaged in a protected activity, such as reporting a violation. Second, that your employer took adverse action against you. Third, that the adverse action was a direct result of your taking part in a protected activity.

What Behavior Can I Report as a Whistleblower?

There are several different types of behavior or illegal forms of misconduct that an individual might be able to report as a whistleblower. These include any acts of fraud made by your employer or company, any discrimination or harassment, environmental safety violations, workplace safety violations, healthcare fraud, or government contract fraud.

What Are Examples of Retaliation for Whistleblowing?

There are several examples of behavior one might face in retaliation for whistleblowing. These behaviors can include being fired or demoted, receiving extra work, dealing with threats or forms of harassment, facing undue workplace reprimands or discipline, or losing out on important work tasks or access to necessary information.

What Damages Can I Recover in a Whistleblower Retaliation Claim?

There are several forms of damages that you might be able to recover in a whistleblower retaliation claim, depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding your case. These damages can include compensation for financial losses like lost wages, future earnings, or benefits, as well as compensation for emotional distress like anxiety, depression, or damage to your reputation.

Contact Nosrati Law, A Professional Law Corporation, and Hire a Whistleblower Lawyer Today

If you have faced retaliation at your Torrance place of work because you’ve reported illegal misconduct on the part of your employer, you are protected under both state and federal law. At Nosrati Law, A Professional Law Corporation, we are here to help you uphold those protections and seek compensation for the treatment you have suffered.

Contact our offices todayto learn more about how we can assist you and to schedule your free consultation.