Detroit Employee Retaliation Attorneys
Whistleblowing is a courageous act by employees who know of illegal behavior in their workplace. Unfortunately, this courage sometimes comes at a price. Even though it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who blow the whistle on illegal practices, employers often retaliate against employees who blow the whistle.
If you have been fired for reporting illegal conduct at your job, call the lawyers of Dib, Fagan and Brault. Located in Royal Oak, our lawyers represent employees across Michigan.
You Have Protections Under the Law
The Whistleblower Protection Act is a Michigan law that protects employees who report or threaten to report illegal activities at work. If you are successful in a claim under the Whistleblower Protection Act, you may be able to recover the following damages:
- Back pay
- Right to reinstatement if you were terminated, or anticipated lost wages (front pay)
- Reinstatement of seniority benefits and fringe benefits
- Actual damages
- Damages for emotional distress
- Attorney fees
Claims under the Whistleblower Protection Act must be brought within 90 days of an adverse action. Therefore, if you have been terminated, demoted, or otherwise penalized at work for reporting activity you believe to be illegal, contact our law firm immediately.
There are also federal laws that protect whistleblowers. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act offers employees of publicly-traded companies protections against reporting illegal conduct by their employer.
In many cases, people are fired for informing their employers that they are victims of sexual harassment or illegal discrimination. As a result, retaliation claims are often brought along with other employment claims. Our law firm is experienced representing employees in all manner of employment litigation. Barry Fagan has nearly 30 years of experience representing employees, and Darcie Brault offers 20 years. Over our careers, our lawyers have achieved successful results and a number of honors. For instance, Dib, Fagan and Brault was named one of America's Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report. Attorneys Barry Fagan and Darcie Brault have been selected for inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers, as well as the Best Lawyers in America in the field of Labor and Employment Law.
Contact Dib, Fagan and Brault, P.C. • 248-658-8951 Toll Free: 800-219-1570 or 800-322-3179
Call or e-mail the Michigan whistleblower protection attorneys of Dib, Fagan and Brault. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
