Whistleblowers

Employees sometimes become aware that employers have done inappropriate and even illegal things. When this happens, employees may then need to act as whistleblowers. A whistleblower is a worker who draws attention to unsafe or illegal activity. Typically,...

Reporting your company's illegal or unethical activities takes a lot of courage. Many employees would be reluctant to do it out of fear of retaliation. Most employers know that harassing a company whistleblower is illegal. Therefore, their approach may be more...

Workers in Michigan sometimes find themselves in an unsafe environment. They recognize that their employers have violated crucial safety standards or have broken the law.  Workers often feel compelled to speak up when they notice that there is something wrong with how...

Reporting unethical behavior at work to higher-ups is known as whistleblowing. This might entail disclosing fraud, illegal activity, health and safety problems, cover-ups, or corruption brought on by someone in a position of authority. People seeking regular...

You have always been a loyal employee. Lately, however, you have seen and heard some things going on at your workplace that you know are not legal. You want to do the right thing. But what is the right thing in your circumstances? If you’re considering becoming a...

Typically, those who spot something wrong in the workplace report the matter to their employer. The wrongdoing may involve safety violations, corporate corruption or other wrongful practices. If the employer does not correct the issue, the employee has a right to seek...

You’re a dedicated employee who is always willing to go that extra mile for the company. What you’re not willing to do is break the law or turn a blind eye to misconduct.  Sadly, the harsh reality is that while this attitude is admirable, it can place you in a...

Whistleblowers play a crucial role in safeguarding public interests. However, whistleblowing also comes with its share of risks. It is not uncommon for whistleblowers to be ostracized or subjected to retaliation by their employers. Fortunately, if you are a would-be...

Everyone plays a role in helping enforce the law, especially behind the closed doors of a company's facilities. If you notice the company that you work for or specific employees doing something against the law, you have the right to speak up to report that misconduct....

Here is a scenario that is not uncommon. A person works in accounting and notices a disturbing trend in the paperwork submitted by the company's top salesperson. She then did the right thing, which was to report the issue to the proper authorities. Unfortunately,...