Written by Attorney on March 2, 2009 – 2:11 am
Whistleblower Statutes
Whistle-blower statutes, also known as anti-retaliation statutes, provide protection for people who report wrongdoing or file lawful claims. There are several different kinds of statutes. One well-known example is that of worker’s compensation. An employee cannot be terminated for filing a legitimate worker’s compensation claim. Similarly an employee cannot have her employment terminated for reporting illegal activity to a government authority. The purpose of such laws is to encourage people to do the right thing without fear of retaliation from employers.
Many of the whistleblower statutes also provide a remedy for employees. If they believe an employer has taken some adverse action because the employee filed a claim or reported wrongdoing, the employee may be able to take legal action to remedy the situation. If you think you have suffered some adverse employment decision or been terminated because of whistleblower activities, consider contacting a lawyer. You can retain the attorneys at Twin Cities Law Firm to investigate a potential claim for you.
