I have been subjected to reprisals (discrimination) for filing claims under FECA, FMLA, OSHA, Whistleblower Act. These reprisals have included being mandated to attend "improper-illegal" Fitness For Duty evaluations by means of deception by the employer (and Doctor), denied pay when injured-sick, denied representation by union stewards, numerous "bogus" disciplinary actions and even "interrogation/intimidation" by "the one" protective agency that is supposed to investigate threats and intimidation of the workers!
2007-09-08 11:56:54 · 6 answers · asked by redheadedstepchild 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
http://jobsearchtech.about.com/cs/labor_laws/a/whistle_blower.htm
Please read the information contained on the above page and the links it has. It is the most comprehensive source I've found online relating to whistle blower protection.
Since I don't know your exact situation, I can't offer advice to you that would be YEA or NAY, but I can tell you the article above tells what protections a whistle blower can expect and how.
Have you gone to the EEOC?
I'm not a lawyer, but I do have experience reading and interpreting laws. If what you say is true...that you've filed claims through federal agencies...then the EEOC is the place to go next. http://www.eeoc.gov/ It sounds like everyone is trying to get you to quit. It also sounds like the agents you spoke to either don't know what they are doing or are somehow TRYING to sabotage your efforts. It should be easier than this for you to get protection.
If you decide to venture forth and find an attorney to represent you, seek advice from family or friends to find a reputable lawyer. The best place to get a reference is from someone who knows or did work with that lawyer personally. Never let a friend who is a lawyer represent you. If things go downhill, you don't want it to damage the friendship you have.
I wish you luck and success and I hope this all gets cleared up for you soon.
2007-09-08 12:29:22 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You filed complaints/accusations which were investigated and found to be false? Unless you are in the military, you DO have the RIGHT to quit and seek employment elsewhere or file a lawsuit. But in doing that, you will be ensuring that your work environment will forever be a hostile one. And, should you lose the case, chances of future employment elsewhere would be slim to none. If you are in the military, you can file a grievence.
2007-09-08 19:06:55 · answer #2 · answered by Doc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should contact your state`s Attorney General.
He can refer you to the correct agency that may be able to help you.
Your senator may also be able to direct you
to someone.
2007-09-08 19:03:50 · answer #3 · answered by Blessed 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Can you tell us more about what happened, maybe then you'll get better feedback if there are alternative actions that might help you out, or avenues you haven't even explored yet.
2007-09-08 19:04:07 · answer #4 · answered by Eric578 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry, you feel this way, however, I do feel that you are a bit paranoid! Sorry, just an observation from reading your diatribe.
2007-09-08 19:01:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Get a new job...
2007-09-08 19:03:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋