In many situations, you can whistleblow even if you signed a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Federal and state laws often protect workers who report illegal or unsafe conduct. These protections can override parts of an NDA that try to silence lawful reporting. A Boston whistleblower protection lawyer from our firm will explain where those protections apply, …
When whistleblower retaliation occurs, it means an employer punishes a worker for reporting illegal, unsafe, or unethical conduct. Retaliation can involve firing, demotion, pay cuts, or other actions meant to scare someone into staying quiet. If this has happened to you, our Boston whistleblower protection lawyers will explain your rights, protect you from further harm, …
OSHA’s whistleblower protections make it illegal for an employer to fire, demote, cut pay, or otherwise punish an employee for reporting workplace safety hazards or cooperating with an investigation. These federal laws are enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and protect workers from retaliation tied to safety complaints or other protected activity. …
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) protects whistleblowers by allowing them to take legal action if they face retaliation for corporate whistleblowing. Under SOX, whistleblowers who face retaliation can seek compensation for their losses. A Boston whistleblower protection lawyer can give you more information about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and help with your legal needs if an employer …
If you file a workplace complaint and your employer fails to investigate it, escalate the issue within your company. Then, if no one in your business responds, file a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whichever is the appropriate government entity for your situation. Along …
You can make a whistleblower complaint by reporting your situation to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) online, over the phone, in person, or over email, fax, or through the mail. You can file a whistleblower complaint if you have reason to think that your employer retaliated against you because you exercised your rights. …
If your employer has engaged in unlawful practices, you might wonder how you can bring them to justice without suffering the consequences that many whistleblowers have unjustly faced. Fortunately, several Massachusetts whistleblower laws and protections allow you to bring illegal practices to light without fear of retaliation. At Duddy, Goodwin & Pollard, we’ve represented countless …
