Gaining access to information that indicates some type of wrongdoing on the part of an employer or other entities comes with a heavy burden. Should the information be kept quiet or does it need to be made public? One of the most practical ways to proceed is to consult a Whistleblower Attorney. Here are some of the things that the attorney will help the client understand.
Exploring the False Claims Act
One of the matters of law that the Whistleblower Attorney will discuss with the client is the range of protections provided by the False Claims Act. Provisions of this act are designed to prevent certain events from coming to pass. For example, those provisions prohibit an employer from demoting or firing an employee while the case related to the revealed information is underway. In like manner, the employer is prohibited from taking any action intended to harass or threaten the client for the duration of the case. When one of the reasons for hesitation happens to be worrying about losing the primary source of income, the attorney can help the client see how it is possible to step forward and still be able to keep the job.
What is Meant by Protected Activity?
The attorney will also discuss what is known as protected activity. This term refers to actions taken by the individual even if no attempt was made to file a whistleblower suit. If there is any reason to believe that an action or claim was initiated by the employer as the result of a private investigation on the part of the employee, the actions of that employee are considered protected. The result is grounds for taking legal action against the employer and receiving a judgment that covers the cost of legal fees, lost wages, and other types of compensation.
The decision to expose activity that is questionable in some manner is not to be made lightly. Before taking any action, contact the team at Edwards & Bullard Law and arrange a consultation. Be prepared to make full disclosure to the attorney during that meeting. Doing so will make it easier to decide what must be done and also understand how to prepare for what is likely to come. You can also watch video on YouTube channel for more information.
