Whistleblower Retaliation 

Protecting Employees From Unfair Retaliation

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides protection for employees who "blow the whistle" on their employers' wrongdoings. As a result, if you report your employer for violating SEC rules or regulations or committing other criminal acts, it cannot lawfully retaliate against you. Despite this measure of protection, however, many employees still fear retaliation by their companies and choose to remain silent rather than report any wrongdoing.

At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we pursue litigation on behalf of employees throughout New York who believe that they have been victimized by whistleblower retaliation. Contact our firm online or call 212-319-7600 to schedule your appointment.

What Protections Do Whistleblowers Have?

If an employee reports his or her publicly traded employer for filing inaccurate information, manipulating its receipts/revenues or otherwise skewing its revenues in SEC and/or other public filings and/or releases, the employer is required to rectify the problem. Many employers are not pleased with employees who do this, perceiving their actions as harmful to the company's financial health and longevity. As a result, certain retaliatory actions against the whistleblower may be undertaken. Such retaliatory actions are not permitted.

Whistleblower retaliation is not confined merely to termination. Other forms of retaliation include:

• Failure to promote
• Demotion
• Undesirable assignments
• Transfers

For this reason, whistleblowers have comprehensive legal protection under both the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and specific New York whistleblower statutes.

At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we pursue financial recovery for the victims of whistleblower retaliation, including:

• Damages to your reputation
• Damages to your career
• Damages to your health
• Front pay
• Back pay

Why Should I Hire Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP?

Although the Sarbanes-Oxley Act protects whistleblowing employees from retaliation by employers, a proactive response is necessary to ensure that this protection is enforced and, if necessary, damages pursued. Once an employer's wrongdoings are reported, the Securities and Exchange Commission's first concern is addressing the business's missteps or violations. You, the whistleblower, are its second order of business. Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP makes your claim a first order of business.

At Ziegler, Ziegler & Associates LLP, we aggressively advise and maneuver employees throughout the entire legal matter, including assistance with reporting the employer's misconduct. If you were retaliated against for whistleblowing, contact our firm online or call 212-319-7600. Our lawyers are steadfast advocates on behalf of clients around the world seeking the experience necessary for the effective resolution of disputes in the global marketplace.