Hartford Employment Claim Lawyers
A number of state and federal laws protect employees who have engaged in certain types of whistleblowing – that is, the reporting of an employer’s conduct that is illegal or unethical, or places the public in danger. When an employee makes a whistleblower complaint that is protected by state or federal law, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against that employee for making the protected disclosure. Even if the disclosure an employee made is not protected by a particular state or federal law, it is possible that retaliation that employee may face is still actionable, as being contrary to public policy.
If you are a victim of whistleblower retaliation, it is critical that you act quickly to seek the advice of an attorney, as many whistleblower statutes have a very short time period in which you can make a complaint. Our attorneys have extensive experience with a wide array of whistleblower claims, under both state and federal law and pursuant to public policy. If you are considering whether or not to “blow the whistle” consult with our firm, as the manner in which your complaint is made and the content of your complaint will determine whether or not your conduct is protected under federal or state law. If you are a victim of whistleblower retaliation, it is critical that you act quickly to seek the advice of an attorney, as many whistleblower statutes have a very short time period in which you can file a suit or administrative complaint.