I blew the whistle and my employer fired me, what now?
If you have been fired for whistleblowing in Washington State, you have options to potentially seek remedies for wrongful termination. Washington State whistleblower laws include Washington State Whistleblower Protection Act, Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA), and Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). Federal whistleblower laws include Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
If you believe you were terminated for reasons related to whistleblowing, feel free to contact our office to talk to a whistleblower lawyer in Washington state. You may also review the following resources:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Home | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I): Labor & Industries (L&I), Washington State
Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC): File a Complaint | WSHRC (wa.gov)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): How to File a Charge of Employment Discrimination | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
Should you have any questions about your rights as an employee who is on or has experienced issues related to whistleblowing and are concerned about possible adverse action from your employer, please contact our office to speak with a whistleblower attorney.