Employees Need ProtectionDo you own a company or business accused of suspect business practices and wrongful termination by a disgruntled former employee? More and more of such cases have become commonplace as employees seek counsel to challenge the termination or firing. Have you been terminated by a business for objecting to or refusing to participate actions that violate a law or a rule applicable to the business? At Feldman, Fox & Morgado, P.A., we have the trial experience you want on your legal team when there is a Whistleblower claim at stake. When the company's reputation and financial health is being attacked, you need to turn to a team of attorney's you can trust. When you have lost your ability to earn a living and support your family, time is of the essence. Contact us at one of our respective offices for an immediate confidential free consultation. Protect your interests; enforce your rights. Many Whistleblower claims are often connected with claims for breach of contract and overlapping claims and issues related to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. This area of law is complex and the cases are very fact intensive. Knowledge and ExperienceOur attorneys have years of experience handling whistleblower claims. We combine our background in this specific and complex practice area with a thorough knowledge of state and federal whistle blowing laws, and the often related labor and employment laws. Combined with our solid trial experience, we provide you with excellence in legal representation in this complex dispute. Individual clients and businesses recognize us as a leader in this area and count on us for aggressive representation of their rights. Employers Need ProtectionEmployers are often wrongfully accused of actions by a disgruntled current or former employee. If an employee is passed over for a promotion, denied a raise or fired for valid reasons, they may retaliate against the employer. Such claims are a fact and risk of doing business today. As a business owner and employer, you can count on our attorneys for their knowledge skill and courtroom presence. We are your outside counsel when it's time for court intervention and discussions or negotiations have failed. The reputation of the company may be at stake. Separation or Severance Agreements may be a means to immediate resolution. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer please contact one of our offices or submit your information to our case evaluation form. SECTION III: FLORIDA’S WHISTLEBLOWER ACT: F.S. 448.102 An employer may not take any retaliatory personnel action against an employee because the employee has: (1) Disclosed, or threatened to disclose, to any appropriate governmental agency, under oath, in writing, an activity, policy, or practice of the employer that is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation. However, this subsection does not apply unless the employee has, in writing, brought the activity, policy, or practice to the attention of a supervisor or the employer and has afforded the employer a reasonable opportunity to correct the activity, policy, or practice (2) Provided information to, or testified before, any appropriate governmental agency, person, or entity conducting an investigation, hearing, or inquiry into an alleged violation of a law, rule, or regulation by the employer (3) Objected to, or refused to participate in, any activity, policy, or practice of the employer which is in violation of a law, rule, or regulation. (no written notice by employee required) PRACTICE TIP: The private employer must have more than 10 employees for the employee to have a cause of action under the Whistleblower Act. |
