Whistleblower Claims

Guidance for Workers Who Report Unlawful Conduct, Safety Issues, Financial Fraud, Wage Violations, or Retaliation in Northern New Jersey, Nashville, and Surrounding Communities

People speak up at work because they know it is the right thing to do. Whistleblower protections exist to prevent employers from punishing people who report unlawful practices. If you were terminated after raising your hand about a legal issue in the workplace, you may have legal options.

Reporting Fraud and Accounting Irregularities

If you raise concerns about fraud or accounting irregularities, and you get fired as a result, you should give us a call.

Also, if you learn about fraud in government contracting or false claims, we can help. These are called qui tam claims. Qui tam laws allow private citizens to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government against individuals or companies that have defrauded the government, for example by submitting false billing to the government. These "whistleblowers," or "relators," may be entitled to a portion of the recovered funds, typically between 15% and 30% of the amount that the government was defrauded, as a reward for bringing the fraud to light

Reporting Wage and Hour Violations

If you raised concerns about unpaid overtime, off-the-clock work, misclassification, improper deductions, or other wage practices, the company is not permitted to punish you for speaking up. We examine what you reported, how the employer responded, and how your treatment changed afterward.

Reporting Discrimination, Harassment, or Retaliation

Employees who report unlawful treatment based on race, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, or national origin are protected from retaliation. We look at the timing, the reasons given by the employer, and whether the explanation fits the facts.

Internal or External Whistleblower Activity

Some workers report issues to HR. Others speak with state or federal agencies. Both are protected actions. We review how the employer reacted and whether those responses cross legal boundaries.

Participation in Investigations

Answering questions honestly in a workplace investigation is often protected activity. If termination follows, we evaluate whether retaliation is involved.

Why Whistleblower Representation Matters

Without a strategic approach:

• Employers may try to reframe your report as a misunderstanding
• Discipline may be disguised as performance management
• Sudden schedule changes may be positioned as business needs
• Key records may be incomplete or selective
• The employer’s explanation may shift as the situation unfolds

A focused legal review ensures the case is based on the facts and the law rather than how the employer chooses to characterize your report.

If You Spoke Up, The Law Protects You From Retaliation

If you reported misconduct or raised concerns in Northern New Jersey, Nashville, or anywhere across New Jersey or Tennessee, you should understand your options. You may have legal protections that your employer violated, and all because you were compelled to do the right thing. 

A thirty-minute free consultation will help clarify what the law considers and what steps may be available.