Whistleblower Attorney | Ventura County
Reporting employer misconduct takes courage and virtue.
By informing authorities that your employer has broken the law, you do yourself and your community a service. When a situation demands that you blow the whistle on wrongdoing, you deserve a lawyer who will protect you from retaliation.
The whistleblower attorneys at The Law Office of Nicolas C. Vrataric know it’s hard to report the illegal action or fraud of an employer.
If you have blown the whistle or are considering blowing the whistle and are feeling the pressure of unlawful retaliation, we may be able to help you receive protection and remedy under federal and state law.
The Law Offices of Nicolas C. Vrataric has experience in successfully bringing cases of wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment .
You do not have to give into pressure to perform illegal activities at your workplace. If you’re facing a wrongful firing, demotion, suspension, or retaliation because you did the right thing, you have the law on your side.
You’re Right to Do Right
You have a legal right to report the illegal action of your employer.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act protects employees who report fraud or securities violations of publicly traded companies.
The California Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits retaliation against employees reporting violations of workplace safety law, misappropriation of government funds, or other illegal activities.
Generally speaking, you have the right to legal protection if you provide information (to a supervisor or government agency) which you believe gives evidence of:
- violation of law, rule, or regulation
- gross waste of funds
- gross mismanagement
- abuse of authority
- a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety
Whistleblower protection laws cover a large range of protected disclosures.
Whistleblower Protection for You
A whistleblower attorney at the Law Offices of Nicolas C. Vrataric can pursue different options for you. We can:
- Try to resolve your claim without litigation through negotiation or mediation
- Help you decide if litigation is the way to go if negotiation doesn’t work
- Work out a fair settlement or severance package
- Pursue a qui tam* action if your employer was defrauding the federal government
*In “qui tam” litigation, we file a suit on your behalf to recover losses caused by the fraud under the False Claims Act .
The False Claims Act offers financial incentives for citizens to come forward through their attorneys and fight government fraud.
You are Protected from Retaliation
You should not have to feel threatened or fearful because you are an honest person, willing to tell the truth about illegal activity. But employers who are breaking the law often
retaliate to cover up their deception or fraud.
Forms of retaliation may include:
- demotion
- suspension
- firing
- pressure from other employees
- other negative changes to your employment status or working conditions.
The Ventura County Whistleblower attorneys at The Law Office of Nicolas C. Vrataric can help protect you if you’re being punished for reporting employer wrongdoing.
What Damages can a Whistleblower Recover?
Under whistleblower protection laws, an employee may be able to recover:
- back pay for lost wages
- front pay for future lost wages
- compensatory damages
- exemplary or punitive damages
You Can’t Afford Not to Call
The whistleblower attorneys at The Law Office of Nicolas C. Vrataric take select whistleblower cases on a contingency basis. This means you pay nothing until the case reaches a settlement or verdict.
Contact Us
If you believe you’ve been the victim of whistleblower retaliation or if you’re considering reporting wrongdoing and believe you may need whistleblower protection,
contact us .
The Law Office of Nicolas C. Vrataric offers a free, no-obligation, and confidential consultation.
We’ll tell you if we think you have a case. We’ll let you know your options so you can make an informed decision on the best course of action for you.
