Fort Lauderdale Whistleblower Lawyers
Aggressive Trial Attorneys Fighting for Your Rights in Florida
If you discover unethical or even unlawful activity occurring where you work (whether it is a company or a government) and you refuse to participate in it or you report it under The False Claims (FCA), you are what is known as a “whistleblower.” In Florida and elsewhere, it is illegal for an employer to fire or harass you for reporting something that is illegal; this is known as whistleblower protection.
At The Amlong Firm, we understand workplace retaliation and whistleblower protection. We also have access to experts who understand it. Our employment law attorneys are aggressive advocates who are here to help when you have suffered wrongful termination or other adverse employment actions simply for doing the right thing. Our opponents know we are willing to go to trial. Because of this, we obtain settlements that are generally better than those obtained by lawyers with a reputation for being hesitant to go to court.
Need whistleblower protection? Consult with a Fort Lauderdale whistleblower attorney at (954) 953-5490 today.
State & Federal Laws Protecting Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers are those individuals who refuse to participate in or who report wrongdoing on the part of an employer that could include:
- Various types of fraud
- Waste
- Abuse
- Danger to public health and safety
- Corruption
Examples of fraud at the government level can include that committed against military contracts, against Medicare, and against other government programs. Fraud or illegal activity committed by other employers can include violating environmental regulations, securities, grant, or tax laws, or committing accounting fraud.
As a whistleblower, you are protected by various federal and state laws. The False Claims Act protects whistleblowers who expose fraud against the government. The Whistleblower Protection Act has established protections for federal employees reporting fraud or other misconduct committed at the federal level. Florida’s Whistleblower Act is a state law that protects both private and public whistleblowing employees from any type of retaliation committed against them by their employers. Under Florida’s law, as an employee you may bring a lawsuit against your employer for back pay, benefits, and lost wages as well as other damages.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At The Amlong Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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“Ms. Amlong took the time to fully understand all the complexities involved and provide an analysis, from a legal perspective, as to what was happening, provide realistic expectations as to what could be done and an estimate timeline to resolution.”Former Client (Gender and National Origin Discrimination)
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“The institution that I work at had falsely accused me of violating a communication policy and tried to make an example of me to other employees. I would have lost my job had it not been for Karen. Karen was patient and professional in her communication.”Danny (Job Rescue)
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“Not only knowledgeable on the substantive areas of the law, but also well-versed and skilled as a trial lawyer. I fully endorse this lawyer.”Attorney Arthur S. (Endorsing Karen Amlong)
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“You answered all questions in a professional manner that brought me on board.”Marc J. (Race Discrimination)
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“I decided to take action against the sexual harassment, hostile working environment, and retaliation that I faced while working as a firefighter. They were very transparent on how tough and long this process could take when attempting to go against a City.”Melissa (Sexual Harassment, Gender Discrimination, Retaliation)
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Ms. Amlong represented me as a 16b officer in a public company in a labor and harassment suit against my former employer. We were up against a giant with a powerful NY law firm across the table. Her experience and expertise allowed her overlook their intimidation and shame tactics and as a result, she was able to keep me calm and focussed on what was important versus reacting emotionally to their nonsense. While the matter was resolved under confidential terms, I was extremely pleased with Karen's strategy and results from same. I would highly recommend her.Vickie A.
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“Her strategy and control of the process resulted in a fair settlement without having to go through a trial by jury.”Jane (Age Discrimination)
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“I endorse this lawyer. He is also noted for winning one of the major cases before the U. S. Supreme Court.”Attorney Walter A. (Endorsing Bill Amlong)
Whistleblower Cases We Have Handled
We have represented clients who faced employer retaliatory firing or ugly treatment after they reported a sexual harassment, discrimination, or wage-and-hour claim. Also, a significant number of clients we represent in the workplace retaliation and whistleblowing area are human resources professionals who urged following the law but whose employers viewed them as traitors. Another large group consists of "finance and insurance" managers from car dealerships who refused to go along with fraudulent loans. Others include people from pharmaceutical sales or physicians' offices who refuse to participate in "kickback" or other schemes that impact Medicare or other tax dollars and clients who experienced retaliation for filing workers' compensation claims or reporting OSHA violations.
As seasoned trial lawyers, we have no problem taking whistleblower claims to court in pursuit of seeking compensation and justice for our clients. That willingness and our extensive experience have earned The Amlong Firm a reputation for legal excellence in employment law throughout South Florida.
Need legal help? Contact us at (954) 953-5490 to arrange to speak with one of our legal team today.
