Keeping Them Honest - What Corporations Don't Want You To Know!

The whistleblower laws are on the books to protect those who speak out against their company when something is wrong. It sounds rather simple, but it isn’t. And there is one over arching reason; big corporations are more familiar with the laws than anyone else! They become skilled walking the tightrope of the law and thus adept at manipulating and intimidating the employees in order to keep them from talking. Following are some things that corporations don’t want you to know. They don’t want you to know...

…That you have rights
…The law is on your side
…That one lawsuit could virtually put them out of business
…That the courts will favor the victim over the large corporation
…That the media will side with the whistleblower rather than the company
…That the negative press the company will receive could be equal or greater than a financial settlement they will be forced to pay.

The bottom line? The dirty secret that is known by much of the upper echelon in a corporation is that manipulating and silencing a whistleblower is far easier (and cheaper!) than going to court. That is why there is often an orchestrated effort to silence an employee who might be seeking such legal remedy. What then is your best protection?

First, don't succumb to intimidation. It is easy when you feel threatened to bow to the pressure that others might be putting on you. Don't do it!

Second know the law-know your rights. This is where seeking wise legal counsel enters the picture. Find a good whistleblower attorney that can guide you through the process and educate you as to whether or not you have a legitimate case. Most attorneys will give you an initial, complimentary consultation to determine whether or your case falls within the purview of the whistleblower laws.

Third, keep a log, diary or journal of each incident in which you think wrongdoing has occurred. Documentation is an important first step in building a legitimate case against an employer who is violating the law.

Fourth, do your best work. If you are still employed, it is vital that you continue to put forth your best effort while keeping yourself out of as much trouble as possible. As we said earlier you will be pressured but just stay the course. Doing the right thing isn’t always the easy way but it is certainly the best way. By taking action, you could potentially make a difference in the lives of many others because you cared enough to speak out.