Telling the Truth Is Not Always Protected:
Georgia Attorneys for Private Sector Whistleblowers
Despite strong laws for public employees who report violations by government entities, whistleblowers in the private sector have limited protection from retaliation by their employers.
The Georgia Whistleblower Act, for example, shields state and local government employees who report wrongdoing, but does not extend to private company employees. Likewise, the federal Whistleblower Protection Act protects only federal government employees.
You do have some whistleblower rights as an employee of a private owned company or nonprofit organization. The experienced trial lawyers of Feldman, Fox & Morgado, P.A., will vigorously pursue your remedies under all applicable federal and state laws if you were fired or suffered backlash for reporting illegal activity or for filing claims against the company.
Aggressive Representation of Whistleblowers
We represent metro Atlanta and North Georgia workers who suffered adverse employment actions for "doing the right thing."
Contact us for a free, confidential consultation.
Georgia Private Whistleblower Attorneys
Private sector employees who alert authorities or expose wrongdoing are somewhat protected by a patchwork of state and federal laws.
— The Sarbanes-Oxley Act protects employees who report certain frauds committed by a publicly traded company.
— The False Claims Act allows a private employee or any private citizen who reveals a company's fraud against the government to file a Qui Tam lawsuit; the first person to bring such a claim is entitled to a share of any money recovered by the government.
— The Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and other employment laws prohibit retaliation for claiming sexual harassment or employment discrimination.
— Union employees often have retaliation remedies in their collective bargaining agreements.
The best way to protect your rights and secure justice for retaliation is to contact an attorney who practices in this area of the law. Feldman, Fox & Morgado has extensive experience in whistleblower cases and other employment retaliation.
We can determine if you have any recourse for retaliatory actions related to:
- Reporting fraud or criminal activity
- Refusing to participate in criminal activity
- Reporting environmental violations
- Reporting dangerous work conditions (OSHA violations)
- Claiming discrimination or harassment
- Asserting wage and hour claims (unpaid overtime)
- Filling for workers' compensation or disability
Atlanta Whistleblower Attorneys
Your conscience tells you to speak up. Unfortunately, private sector workers often have little incentive and little protection for blowing the whistle. Contact our Atlanta office to discuss your rights and possible compensation for retaliation in a free consultation. Managing shareholder Mitchell Feldman oversees our Georgia civil litigation practice and is licensed in state and federal courts of Georgia.
