Whistleblower and Refusal to Commit Illegal Acts
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The government is invested in protecting against fraud or illegal conduct by employers. There are state and federal statutes and regulations governing fraudulent acts against private citizens, businesses and the government. Even a direct order from your employer will not except you from responsibility for illegal acts, and in fact, your employer cannot subject you to a negative employment action for your refusal to commit an illegal act.
Kocurek & Krudop, P.C. is a Central and South Texas law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of clients who have either been asked to break a law in the course of employment and have suffered retaliation for refusal to do so. If you have suffered retaliation for failure to abide by your employer's order to commit an illegal act, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights
Whistleblower Rights and Retaliation Law
Whistleblower laws protect individuals from suffering retaliation for refusing to commit a legal act or comply with illegal actions of their employers. Whistleblower laws apply to public employees of the state and federal government. You may also have a claim if you have suffered retaliation for reporting the illegal activity of an employer.
Refusal to Commit Illegal Acts
Private employers are prohibited from taking negative action against an employee based on his or her refusal to commit illegal acts. In the state of Texas, a private employer can fire you for reporting an illegal act; however, you cannot be fired or receive an adverse employment action (demotion, transfer or termination) for refusing to commit an illegal act.
Depending on your type of employment, some of the illegal acts your employer may demand from you may include:
- A bar encouraging the bartender to serve, or ordering the bouncer to admit, minors
- A bug spray company telling employees to spray in the rain even if law prohibits it (because of water runoff)
- An over-the-road transportation company encouraging a driver to violate motor carrier regulations
- An employer ordering employees to commit a violation of federal or state law
- An employer directing employees to engage in violations of environmental or safety laws
Our Goals for Your Case
In whistleblower or refusal to commit an illegal act cases, we will pursue monetary damages on your behalf. Our role is to maximize your financial return for the harms you and your family have suffered as a result of your employer's unlawful conduct.
Contact Kocurek & Krudop, P.C. for a free consultation with an experienced whistleblower and employment lawyer in Central and South Texas.
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