Whistleblower Claims

Standing Up for the Rights of Whistleblowers

 If you report that your employer violated a law, you are providing a valuable service to the community. Although it may be hard, the decision to report fraud or illegal action is often the right one. If you have blown the whistle on your employer, or you are thinking about blowing the whistle, you should know that state and federal laws do protect you against unlawful retaliation by your employer.

If your employer is pressuring you to participate in illegal activities, you were fired, suspended or retaliated against for reporting illegal activities, or you just want to discuss your options, contact an experienced employment law attorney at our Beverly Hills law firm. We can explain and help you protect your rights as a whistleblower.

Experienced Beverly Hills Attorneys Fighting for You

At The Rubin Law Corporation, we have represented many clients in whistleblower claims and other employment-related claims throughout Southern California. We know how to fight workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation and harassment in the workplace. We are on your side and we can take action for you.

In cases of whistleblowing, our attorneys can help you:

• Determine the viability of you claims under state and federal whistleblower laws such as:

  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act which protects employees of publicly traded companies who report corporate fraud or securities violations

  California's Whistleblower Protection Act which prohibits retaliation against California employees who report violations of workplace safety laws, misuse of government funds or other illegal activity

• Attempt to resolve your claim without litigation by mediation or direct negotiation
• Evaluate the efficacy of litigation if negotiation proves unsuccessful
• Pursue a qui tam action, under the False Claims Act if you reported that your employer was defrauding the federal government.
• Determine a fair severance or settlement amount in respect to your claim
• Consider references, terms of separation, and so forth with a view toward future employment

Protecting Whistleblowers From Illegal Retaliation by Their Employers

Federal and state whistleblower laws protect you from retaliation by an employer for reporting illegal activity or fraud. Retaliation can include negative changes to your working conditions or employment status made to punish you for blowing the whistle. We help clients when an employer fires or discriminates against them for refusing to participate in or reporting an employer's unlawful activity. We also help clients with qui tam actions where a whistleblower reports an employer's misuse of government funds.

One whistleblowing case which our firm successfully resolved involved a client who was an officer in a large, multinational company. After discovering a product defect in manufacturing facilities around the world, he reported it, and was fired. But before a lawsuit was even filed, we successfully mediated a settlement package for him. His career credentials and reputation remained intact. The whole process was concluded in a few months.

Contact Us to Speak About Whistleblower Claims in California

At The Rubin Law Corporation, we use years of experience and legal knowledge to fight for you. We handle a wide variety of employment law and labor law matters, but take a personal approach to each case, addressing the unique needs of our clients. Contact our Beverly Hills law office at 310.385.0777 to speak with an experienced lawyer about your rights under the Whistleblower Protection Act.