San Antonio Whistleblower Retaliation Lawyers

If you have noticed a party perform an act of serious misconduct at your place of work, then you may wish to alert the proper authorities of the wrongdoing. You may be hesitant to notify your boss of what you have witnessed, however, due to fear of retaliation from the offender. Because of this very reason, many incidents of ill-behavior go unreported in workplaces across the nation.

If you have witnessed an illicit act and have experienced reprisal in response to reporting this misconduct, then you have been a victim of whistleblower retaliation. The San Antonio whistleblower retaliation lawyers of Melton & Kumler, LLP are dedicated to protecting individuals who have suffered from this crime. Please contact our offices today at 800-681-6932 to schedule a consultation with one of our qualified attorneys.

What is a Whistleblower?

A whistleblower is defined as an individual who reports any sort of illegal behavior at the workplace to an authority figure (who can be anyone from a higher-up in the company to a law enforcement official). Whistleblowers put themselves at risk of retaliation or ostracization from coworkers. If the offender happens to be one’s supervisor, the fear of retaliation in the form of job termination may be extremely persuasive in preventing one from reporting an offense.

The Sarbanes- Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002 in response to the overwhelming number of large corporate scandals that had occurred during the past several years. The law requires that all business comply with all standards and regulations set in place by this act.

Section 806 of this act explicitly protects individuals from whistleblower retaliation. It is mostly targeted at individuals who report illegal activities in the form of fraud. Those who believe they have suffered retaliation have a 90-day period to report this action for the retaliator to be eligible for punishment.

What Types of Retaliation do Whistleblowers Typically Experience?

Whistleblowers may experience retaliation in the following forms:

• Demotion
• Job termination
• Wage cut
• Benefits denial
• Failure to hire or promote

Contact Us

If you believe that you have been a victim of whistleblower retaliation, you will want an experienced employment lawyer on your side. Please call the San Antonio whistleblower retaliation attorneys of Melton & Kumler, LLP today at 800-681-6932 to learn more about your legal options.