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DO I HAVE LEGAL PROTECTION AS A WHITELBLOWER IN THE U.S?

It is one thing to have the courage to come forward as a whistleblower and quite another to have to suffer for it. We therefore look at the level of protection, if any, that a whistleblower enjoys by law in the U.S.A.

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DO I HAVE LEGAL PROTECTION AS A WHITELBLOWER IN THE U.S?

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  1. WELCOME TO www.cummingsandfranck.com/ LAW OFFICES OF CUMMINGS & FRANCK P.C.

  2. Who is a whistleblower? • By definition, a whistleblower is an employee who reports their employer’s illegal activities or general misconduct. This can be done either by going to the authorities directly and filing a claim or, and this is what is wise, looking for legal advice, preferably a whistleblower attorney, and following the right channels to open a case against the employer. www.cummingsandfranck.com/

  3. Whistleblower protection • The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protects employees from being fired or retaliated against for blowing the whistle. That Act, however, does not generalize the protection to all employees but is specific to all government employees; more so, the federal departments. However, with a great whistleblower lawyer, this same Act can be used to ensure that even those not working for the government enjoy the same protection. • This then means that, if your claims are genuine and can be proven, you can enjoy the protection needed. How do you then go about reporting the issues? www.cummingsandfranck.com/

  4. How to go about whistleblowing • Before you even make the first attempt to make any allegations, there are a few things that you need to do. First of all, find actual legal advice. Look for a law firm that deals with employment law and get a great whistleblower lawyer. Your attorney will ensure that you take the right measures every step of the way. Then obtain as much info and proof as possible. You have no case if there is no evidence of the misconduct being committed. Take as much time as you need in collecting the information, ensuring to cover your tracks in the process. Then having an open but expectant mind, follow the advice of your whistleblower attorney to the letter, and file the suit. www.cummingsandfranck.com/

  5. Contact us • 1025 W. 190th Street, Suite 200 • Gardena, CA, 90248 • Call: (310) 295-2195 • Fax: (310) 295-2180 • Mail: lee@cummingsandfranck.com www.cummingsandfranck.com/

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