INTRODUCTION TO BLOWING THE WHISTLE
A whistleblower is anyone who has and reports insider knowledge of illegal activities occurring in an organization. A whistleblower can be an employee, supplier, contractor, client, or any individual who becomes aware of illegal business activities. If you have knowledge of a person or company attempting to defraud the federal government, and you come forward with this information, you could be receive a whistleblower award for your courage and blowing the whistle by filing a whistleblower lawsuit and do so with the knowledge you have strong whistleblower protections against whistleblower retaliation.
If you are thinking of blowing the whistle, contact Nashville whistleblower attorney and litigation attorney Timothy L. Miles, who has valuable experience and has received numerous awards, mostly due to his high ethical standards, and hard work ethic, including most recently being named an Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2024 by AVVO, Top 25 Class action lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2023-present), a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2017-present) and has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubble since 2014 (2014-present), was named a 2023 Top Rated Litigator (2019-present) and 2023 Top Rated Lawyer (2019-present) and 2023 Elite Lawyer of the South by Martindale-Hubble (2019-present), and was a recipient of the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2021, in 2022 was featured in the Top 100 Lawyers Magazine (2022) and received the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019–2021). Contact a Nashville whistleblower attorney today, located conveniently in Brentwood, TN a suburb of Nashville. (855) 846–6529 or [email protected]. In this comprehensive guide, we will explain the necessity of providing the strongest protections possible for those brave individuals who have the courage to come forward and blow the whistle. Incentivizing Employees to Report Corporate Misconduct
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and corporate scandals such as Enron and WorldCom, regulators have placed a greater emphasis on incentivizing employees to report instances of corporate misconduct. As a result, there has been a significant increase in whistleblower programs across industries intended to protect and reward employees who come forward with information about unlawful activities. In many cases, these individuals are operating under some degree of risk. Therefore, there has been growing interest in how the law can help support and protect whistleblowers from retaliation.
What is a Whistleblower?
A whistleblower is anyone who has and reports insider knowledge of illegal activities occurring in an organization. Whistleblowers can be employees, suppliers, contractors, clients, or any individual who becomes aware of illegal business activities. A person may also be considered a whistleblower if they report misconduct committed by an auditing firm or law firm.
Employee whistleblowers are often protected by the law, and many organizations have implemented policies to encourage them to report misconduct. It is important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to encouraging whistleblowing. Whistleblower protections vary based on the type of misconduct reported and the number of individuals involved. You should speak to an experienced whistleblower attorney if you are thinking of blowing the whistle. Why Is Protection for Whistleblowers Important?
The importance of having protections for whistleblowers cannot be overstated. Whistleblowers play a critical role in holding businesses and industries accountable and they also protect taxpayer dollars. Blowing the whistle on fraud or any other illegal activity that goes against the public interest benefits the government and its people.
That is why the U.S. government offers incentives and protections to those who share credible information with them, and why greater emphasis is being placed on whistleblower programs and the need to protect those individuals willing to come forward and expose fraud being committed against the government. Encouraging employees to report instances of misconduct ultimately benefits consumers and shareholders alike. Investors can expect greater transparency from corporations and a risk reduction. Similarly, customers can expect higher standards of corporate behavior. How Can the Law Help Protect Whistleblowers?
Federal and state laws protect whistleblowers in many cases. For example, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act protects employees who report financial misconduct at publicly traded companies. Likewise, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act protects employees who report misconduct against companies in the financial industry. The False Claims Act protects whistleblowers who report fraud against the government. Many employees mistakenly believe that they are protected by company policy alone. This is not the case. On the contrary, employers often can terminate or otherwise retaliate against employees who report misconduct. Therefore, the law needs to continue to evolve and protect whistleblowers from the harmful effects of retaliation.
Conclusion
The growth in whistleblower programs has led to an increase in the importance of protecting whistleblowers. This is especially true in light of the global financial crisis, during which many companies engaged in fraud or misconduct. If you know or have evidence that your employer is acting illegally or unethically and you are thinking of blowing the whistle, call an experienced whistleblower attorney. A Nashville whistleblower attorney can explain the entire process and give you their opinion of the merits of your case.
If You Are Thinking of Blowing the Whistle, Contact Nashville Whistleblower Attorney Timothy L. Miles Today
If you have knowledge of fraud against or by the federal government, contact Nashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. Miles who can guide you through the whistleblower process and explain your whistleblower protections. The consultation is free and confidential. Just complete the form below to get started or call (855) Tim-M-Law. Ask a Nashville whistleblower attorney, you could be entitled to a significant whistleblower award.
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The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles
Tapestry at Brentwood Town Center 300 Centerview Dr., #247 Brentwood, TN 37027 Phone: (855) 846–6529 Email: [email protected] Nashville whistleblower attorney Timothy L. MilesTimothy L. Miles is a top-rated and AV preeminent lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee and a nationally known class action and products liability lawyer who has been leading the fight to protect consumer rights for over 22 years. Mr. Miles received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995 and his J.D. from the Nashville School of Law in May 2001, graduating third in his class, and was made a member of the Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn which is reserved for students graduating in the top ten percent of their class. Comments are closed.
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