Whistleblower

If you have information that you need to release regarding ethical or illegal practices within a business or organization, you have the right to speak out as a whistleblower. James H. Shoemaker, Jr.

Attorney James H. Shoemaker, Jr. is a Newport News, VA, attorney who works routinely with individuals who have been involved in a whistleblower case or retaliation.

Whistleblowing is a high-stakes game. When you report misconduct, you are putting your job, reputation, and even your safety at risk. And unfortunately, retaliation against whistleblowers is all too common.

Whistleblowers who report wrongdoing face retaliation from their employers. Retaliation can take many different forms, from demotion to firing. In this blog post, we'll explore four types of retaliation that whistleblowers might encounter.

Whistleblowers play an important role in society by exposing corruption and wrongdoing. However, they often face risks such as retaliation, harassment, and even violence. This is why whistleblowers need to protect their identity.

Let’s say that you worked up the courage to report an issue such as fraud or corruption in your workplace. Then you eagerly looked forward to seeing the matter set right. Instead of achieving the resolution you desired, you were called into your boss’ office and fired on the spot.

Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing corruption and wrongdoing. Not everyone who raises a concern about a possible violation or engages in another protected activity makes headlines.

It is not always easy to do the right thing. The threat of retaliation is a significant concern for those upstanding individuals who bravely decide to speak up about injustices and misdeeds. Fortunately, various laws protect whistleblowers against retaliation and help them fight back.

Whistleblowers bravely report illegal or unethical activities within their workplace. However, myths about whistleblower protections, retaliation, and compensation abound, preventing individuals from standing up for what is right. Here are a few false beliefs about qui tam actions: