SAN ANTONIO, TX, May 10, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — Whistleblowers who might face retaliation from their current or former employers have legal options for protection. Recent cases like the lawsuit against the Texas Attorney General highlight the need for whistleblower lawyers to file lawsuits.
This approach can protect whistleblowers from retaliatory actions like backlash, accusations of lying, and even dismissal. Attorneys can offer employees a number of options if they suspect their employer or a government office of wrongdoing and need protection from retaliation.
When an employee suspects their employer of wrongdoing, they need to make a difficult decision to point out the illegal, fraudulent or abusive behavior and open themselves to retaliation. Or, they may decide to say nothing.
Staying quiet will avoid retaliation, but it won’t expose the behavior.
A recent high-profile case involves Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Eight employees in the Attorney General’s office accused Paxton of taking bribes and tampering with government records.
After the allegations were made, all eight employees either resigned or were forced out of their jobs. Many see leaving their jobs as Paxton’s retaliation against them for blowing the whistle on his illegal practices.
Whistleblower attorney Russell Amsberry states, “Many whistleblowers face retaliation for doing the right thing. The prevalence of retaliation can, unfortunately, prevent other would-be whistleblowers from coming...
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