Whistleblower

With billions of dollars worth of active defense contracts for the U.S. military, it’s no surprise that the result is fierce competition. Unfortunately, this competitive landscape sometimes leads to fraudulent practices by defense contractors. In these cases, whistleblowers are essential for bringing these crimes to the government’s attention. But it’s equally important for those whistleblowers …

Defense Contractor Fraud: Why Whistleblowers Are So Important Read More »

The idea of being a whistleblower always comes with numerous concerns no matter what field you may work in. But when it comes to the potential of fraud occurring in the education spectrum it can leave an incredibly sour taste in your mouth. Funding that should be going towards education programs and helping students is …

A Whistleblower in the Education Field: Know Your Rights Read More »

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. of Newport News, VA, is available to educate you on your legal rights and the protections available to you as a whistleblower. What …

How Is a Whistleblower Legally Protected? Read More »

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. His years of experience ensure that you obtain the representation you need to protect yourself in the event of whistleblower retaliation successfully. What Is a Whistleblower? A whistleblower is …

What Is a Whistleblower and How Is a Whistleblower Protected From Retaliation Through the Law? Read More »

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. According to a Global Business Ethics Survey, about one-third of whistleblowers experience retaliation.  Retaliation can take many forms, from verbal abuse to being passed over …

Retaliation Against Whistleblowers: 5 Subtle Signs You Are Being Retaliated Against Read More »

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. Discharge Discharge is an act of whistleblower retaliation in which an employer terminates an employee for reporting misconduct. Employees who speak up …

4 Different Types of Whistleblower Retaliation You Might Encounter Read More »

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. What’s whistleblowing? Whistleblowing is disclosing illegal or unethical behavior by individuals working in organizations. The term can also be used to refer …

Protecting Your Identity as a Whistleblower Read More »

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. This scenario is just one …

What’s Included in a Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement? Read More »