The Whistleblower Protection Program
When an employee witnesses any other unlawful or inappropriate behavior in the workplace, it can be difficult for that person to report the offender to management due to fear of retaliation. It is true that the offender may attempt to “get back at” the person who reported them, but “whistleblowers” are protected under both Federal and State law.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) – a division of the Department of Labor – provides protection for employees through the Whistleblower Protection Program. This program enforces 21 different U.S. statutes to ensure that employees are treated equally and fairly by their employers and coworkers, and that anyone who makes a report of wrongful behavior does not become a victim of discrimination. OSHA follows specific procedures for handling discrimination complaints as found in several different regulations, which further ensures that every case is treated with fairness and justice.
What to Do If Harassed for Whistleblowing?
Your coworkers have no right to harass or discriminate against you if you have reported any kind of illegal behavior on the job. Without being reported, destructive behavior would run rampant in workplaces across the country. If you are being wrongfully treated after blowing the whistle on another worker, contact an Orange County employment lawyer from our firm right away. We are more than capable of fighting for your protection and your rights according to the statutes and regulations that OSHA upholds.
Retain a Whistleblower Claim Lawyer in Orange County, CA
Contact the Employment Lawyer’s Group today for a case evaluation to learn how we could help you in a whistleblower claim situation. Our legal team focuses solely on employment law and is prepared to represent and defend you. With the assistant of an Orange County whistleblower claim lawyer from our firm, you could find protection from discrimination, harassment and/or wrongful termination.
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All employment cases for employees are taken on a contingency basis. We are only paid a fee when and if we win your case, and we advance all litigation costs. Our goal is to make expert legal representation accessible to every hardworking employee.
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We have proudly served all of Orange County County since 1993.
The Employment Lawyers Group has successfully handled
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Sample Case Results
Employment Case
$18,402,868
Jury verdict for male visually harassed and subject to crude comments by a female manager
breach of commission contract
$1,150,000
Unpaid commissions of two plaintiffs
unpaid wages
$875,000
For 4 oil field service industry workers whose times worked were not recorded on timesheets and were on-call
Disclaimer: These results are based on the facts of these specific cases and do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.
Practice Areas
Discrimination
Age, Disability, Family Medical Leave (FMLA/CFRA), Gender, National Origin, Pregnancy, Race, and Sexual Orientation claims.
Unpaid Wages & Overtime
Recovering earnings for Overtime, Bonuses, Commissions, Meal & Rest Breaks, and Prevailing Wage violations.
Sexual Harassment
Compassionate and effective representation for victims of sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims.
Wrongful Termination
Representing employees terminated in violation of public policy, contracts, or California and Federal law.
Leaves & Retaliation
Protecting employees who face adverse actions after reporting illegal activity or taking protected medical leave.
Whistleblowers
Advocating for employees who report fraud, waste, or abuse in their organizations under whistleblower protections.
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About Firm Founder, Karl Gerber
Firm Founder, Karl Gerber, has been an employment wrongful termination attorney since 1993. He has represented a wide range of employees throughout California.
Mr. Gerber has won 51 of the binding arbitrations and jury trials he first chaired, and a number of his appeals are published. This deep trial experience is the foundation of the firm's strategic approach to litigation.
The employment attorneys employed by the Employment Lawyers Group have worked at the firm well in excess of five years, have also tried many different labor cases, and have all been extensively trained on employment wrongful termination by Karl Gerber.
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