KEY WEST WHISTLEBLOWER ATTORNEYS

Employers must not retaliate against whistleblower employees. Retaliation includes any adverse employment action against a worker for engaging in a protected activity. An employer generally wants to stop an employee from raising a violation of the law or other concern by retaliating against them. Retaliation can be subtle or overt and may include: 

Because an adverse action can be subtle, such as excluding employees from important meetings, it may not always be easy to recognize.

Adverse actions may include actions such as:

• Excluding employees from meetings or work trips
• Disciplining 
• Denying benefits that other employees receive
• Intimidation
• Failing to hire or re-hire
• Dismissal
• Making threats
• Demotion to a less desirable or lower-paid position
• Changing or reducing hours and pay
• Isolating an employee
• Falsely accusing a worker of poor job performance

There can be many other subtle and obvious retaliation activities against employees. If you blew the whistle on an employer in Key West and are experiencing retaliation, our whistleblower attorneys could help.

Qui tam is a Latin phrase meaning “who sues in this matter for the king as well as for himself.” In qui tam cases, the person bringing the lawsuit is generally not the one who suffered harm, unlike in personal injury claims.

Under the False Claims Act, the qui tam provision encourages citizens to blow the whistle on entities defrauding the government. In return, whistleblowers assisting with a prosecution can qualify for damages or penalties recovered by the government as a result of the litigation.

Government fraud hurts all of us taxpayers. Holding those responsible to account for fraud can help to retain billions of dollars in government coffers that could be used for public services benefitting society. Although we understand that whistleblowing can seem daunting, you could be entitled to a substantial financial reward, which can be between 15 and 30 percent of the amount recovered. While reporting misconduct can be the right thing to do, you could also be handsomely rewarded for your valued public service.

Morgan & Morgan knows how much courage it takes to step up and come forward with a whistleblower claim. We understand that whistleblowers may be reluctant to file a lawsuit. However, it is important to note that a qui tam lawsuit is filed under seal and confidentiality. Moreover, the False Claims Act protects whistleblowers from adverse action and retaliation by employers.  

Without the courageous help of private citizen whistleblowers, taxpayers and the government stand to lose billions to fraud and wrongful conduct every year. Moreover, unlawful employment discrimination and harassment may go on unchecked, making many workers’ lives a misery.

The experienced whistleblower attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are waiting to hear from you. Contact us today for a free and confidential case evaluation.