Whistleblower and Retaliation Claims
Numerous Washington and federal laws prohibit employers from terminating or otherwise discriminating against employees who engage in conduct protected by public policy. Examples of conduct that may protected by state and federal law include:
- Reporting illegal activity by an employer or co-worker;
- Reporting unlawful harassment;
- Reporting of unlawful discrimination;
- Reports conduct that is unethical, dangerous, or that affects public safety;
- Filing a workers’ compensation claim;
- Making complaints regarding overtime and payment of wages; and
- Whistleblowing under state and federal laws.
At the Law Offices of Donald W. Heyrich, PLLC, we provide high quality legal representation for employers and employees in a wide range of employment law matters, including whistleblower claims and claims for wrongful discharge or retaliation in violation of public policy.
The founder of our firm, attorney Donald W. Heyrich, has extensive experience litigating employment law claims in state and federal court. If you are an employer or an employee who needs an experienced employment law attorney for the negotiation or litigation of a whistleblower or public policy retaliation lawsuit, contact our law office in Seattle, Washington.
Contact Us
To speak with a lawyer or schedule an appointment at our Seattle law office, call 206-838-2504. If you have a question about a whistleblower claim or another important employment law matter, contact our firm by phone or e-mail.
