The SEC Whistleblower Program, based on the False Claims Act (FCA), extends protection to individuals who report fraud, waste, and misappropriation of government funds. Under the FCA, whistleblowers (the people who report fraud) can do so anonymously and, if the government is able to recover funds, may be eligible for a percentage of the recovery. Our Sarasota, FL whistleblower retaliation lawyer protects you from retaliation after you file your claim, and can initiate legal action against your employer for doing so. Call Hoyer Law Group, PLLC, today for a consultation.
Whistleblower Retaliation Lawyer Sarasota, FL
Blowing the whistle and alerting the government about fraud and government waste in your workplace isn’t easy, but it’s the right thing to do. If you file the report under the FCA, you are afforded legal protections, including the ability to file the claim anonymously. However, if the government decides to investigate the claim, your anonymity only lasts so long. If you decide to stay in your job, there’s a good chance you’ll see some retaliation. Although the FCA forbids employers from retaliating against employees who report fraud, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen frequently. And, many employers can be sneaky about retaliation, covering it with a thin façade of legality.
Our Sarasota whistleblower retaliation lawyer sees through these schemes to punish employees for speaking up and exposing fraud. We protect you against retaliation, and initiate legal action on your behalf to address it. Any adverse action that your employer takes after you filed a qui tam claim can be considered retaliation. You may be terminated from your job or blackballed in your industry. Even if you’re still employed, you could face other actions, like removing critical duties from your purview, being denied a promotion or a career-enhancing lateral move, or withholding of career development and other benefits.
We investigate what happened to you to determine if it fits the FCA criteria for whistleblower retaliation and value the economic harm the retaliation caused you. We can file a lawsuit against your employer, seek appropriate damages, including damages for the retaliation’s impact on your future job prospects, and hold your employer accountable for their illegal actions.
Why Our Experience Helps Protect Whistleblowers
If you believe you have suffered workplace retaliation, such as being demoted, passed over for a promotion, or otherwise being treated unfairly, talk to our Sarasota whistleblower retaliation lawyer. We can protect you from unfair treatment, guide your FCA claim through the legal process, and initiate legal action to pursue any damages you’re entitled to.
- We combine the depth and resources of a large law firm with the personalized service and focused approach of a boutique practice
- We enjoy a 4.9-star rating on Google, due to dozens of positive reviews from clients we have helped
- Firm co-founder Sean Estes has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in employment law, an exclusive honor awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under age 40 in Florida
- Senior attorney David Fulleborn co-authored Shielding Relator’s Identity in Qui Tam Actions: The Landscape After the ACA Changes to the False Claims Act, Federal Bar Association, 2016
Whistleblowers like you deserve protection. We help you get it. Call Hoyer Law Group, PLLC today for a confidential consultation.
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