Whistleblower retaliation can be overt or subtle. Common forms include:
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Termination or demotion
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Suspension or reassignment
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Pay cuts or denial of bonuses
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Workplace isolation or hostility
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Negative performance reviews after speaking out
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Blacklisting or reputational harm in your industry
If you've experienced any of these after reporting misconduct, you may have a whistleblower retaliation claim.
Multiple federal and state laws protect whistleblowers, including:
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The Whistleblower Protection Act (federal employees)
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False Claims Act (qui tam cases involving fraud against the government)
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OSHA whistleblower provisions
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Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank Acts (corporate and financial whistleblowing)
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State whistleblower protection laws
At DiSilvio Young, we’ll identify the right legal framework for your claim and act quickly to preserve your rights.
What Remedies Are Available?
Whistleblower Claims – Employment Law
Speaking Up Shouldn’t Cost You Your Career
It takes courage to report wrongdoing in the workplace. Whether you’re exposing fraud, illegal conduct, safety violations, or harassment, the law protects you from retaliation. At DiSilvio Young, we stand with whistleblowers—helping them assert their rights, protect their jobs, and seek justice when employers strike back.
If you’ve been punished for doing the right thing, we’re here to fight for you.
What Is the Whistleblower?
What Does Retaliation Look Like?
Legal Protections for Whistleblowers
A whistleblower is an employee who reports unlawful, unethical, or unsafe behavior by an employer or coworker. This may include:
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Fraud against the government (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, tax fraud)
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Workplace safety violations (OSHA complaints)
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Discrimination or harassment
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Wage theft or labor law violations
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Environmental law violations
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Corporate misconduct or securities fraud
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Retaliation against coworkers for asserting legal rights
Whistleblowers may report concerns internally, to government agencies, or through legal filings. No matter how you raise the issue, your employer cannot legally retaliate against you.
If you’ve faced retaliation for whistleblowing, you may be entitled to:
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Reinstatement to your position
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Back pay and lost benefits
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Compensation for emotional distress
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Punitive damages (in cases of malicious conduct)
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Attorneys’ fees and legal costs
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A share of financial recovery in qui tam cases
Our attorneys will guide you through the process and help secure the strongest outcome possible.
Why DiSilvio Young?
We understand that whistleblowers are often isolated, targeted, or afraid to act. At DiSilvio Young, we offer more than legal experience—we offer unwavering support. You’ll have a dedicated advocate protecting your rights from day one, with no upfront costs.
Protect Your Rights. Preserve Your Integrity.
You shouldn’t have to choose between your career and your conscience. If you’ve experienced retaliation for speaking up, let us help you take the next step—with strength, discretion, and confidence.