DO I HAVE LEGAL PROTECTION AS A WHITELBLOWER IN THE U.S?

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WELCOME TO

• LAW OFFICES OF CUMMINGS FRANCK P.C.

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Who is a whistleblower?

• By definition, a whistleblower is an employee who
  reports their employers illegal activities or
  general misconduct. This can be done either by
  going to the authorities directly and filing a
  claim or, and this is what is wise, looking for
  legal advice, preferably a whistleblower
  attorney, and following the right channels to
  open a case against the employer.

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Whistleblower protection

• The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protects
  employees from being fired or retaliated against
  for blowing the whistle. That Act, however, does
  not generalize the protection to all employees
  but is specific to all government employees more
  so, the federal departments. However, with a
  great whistleblower lawyer, this same Act can be
  used to ensure that even those not working for
  the government enjoy the same protection.
• This then means that, if your claims are genuine
  and can be proven, you can enjoy the protection
  needed. How do you then go about reporting the
  issues?

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How to go about whistleblowing

• Before you even make the first attempt to make
  any allegations, there are a few things that you
  need to do. First of all, find actual legal
  advice. Look for a law firm that deals with
  employment law and get a great whistleblower
  lawyer. Your attorney will ensure that you take
  the right measures every step of the way. Then
  obtain as much info and proof as possible. You
  have no case if there is no evidence of the
  misconduct being committed. Take as much time as
  you need in collecting the information, ensuring
  to cover your tracks in the process. Then having
  an open but expectant mind, follow the advice of
  your whistleblower attorney to the letter, and
  file the suit.

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