Whistleblower And Retaliation Claims Lawyer
Whistleblower and retaliation disputes can affect your career, income, leadership role, business reputation and future opportunities. These claims involve sensitive reports of misconduct, and working with an employment law attorney is necessary to handle everything seamlessly from the start.
Diane Perez, P.A. represents high-earning professionals, executives, directors, senior managers and mid-sized employers in Coral Gables, Miami-Dade and the surrounding area. I am attorney Diane Perez, a Florida Bar Board-Certified Specialist in Labor and Employment and a noted “Rising Star” among Florida Super Lawyers, with over 19 years of experience handling employment law matters.
Reporting Workplace Misconduct In Coral Gables And Miami-Dade County
Retaliation claims begin after an employee reports conduct they believe is unlawful, unsafe, fraudulent or against public policy. For executives and professionals, the consequences may extend beyond job loss.
Retaliation can threaten bonuses, equity, commissions, reputation, client relationships, severance rights and future career mobility.
Retaliation Under Florida Employment Law
Retaliation may occur when an employee engages in a legally protected activity and then suffers an adverse employment action because of it. Protected activity includes:
- Reporting misconduct
- Objecting to unlawful practices
- Refusing to participate in illegal conduct
- Cooperating with an internal or government investigation.
Claims may involve the Florida Whistleblower Act, the False Claims Act, a qui tam lawsuit or other employment protections. As your Coral Gables employment lawyer, I can review the timing, documents, witnesses and stated business reasons to determine whether retaliation may have occurred.
Reports And Objections That May Be Protected
Executive-level employees may be protected when they report or object to serious misconduct, including:
- Financial misconduct, accounting irregularities or fraud
- SEC violations or shareholder-related concerns
- Healthcare fraud, Medicare fraud or false billing
- Workplace safety violations or regulatory noncompliance
- Conduct involving public funds or false claims
- Sarbanes-Oxley or Florida Whistleblower Act violations
Because senior employees may also have severance agreements, equity documents, confidentiality clauses or non-compete restrictions, it is important to work with an experienced employment attorney before taking steps that could affect the claim or future employment.
Career Damage That Can Follow A Protected Report
Common examples of retaliation include:
- Sudden performance improvement plans
- Demotions, title changes or reduced authority
- Pay, bonus, equity or commission cuts
- Exclusion from leadership meetings
- Removal of accounts, territories or key clients
- Forced resignation pressure
- Severance threats or release demands
- Non-compete pressure
- Reputational harm inside or outside the company
A whistleblower retaliation lawyer can help evaluate whether the employer’s explanation matches the record.
Work With A Whistleblower Retaliation Attorney
Whether you are reporting misconduct, responding to a claim or trying to protect your company from retaliation risk, call Diane Perez, P.A. at 305-701-9474 or send me an email. Se habla español.