LOCKHEED MARTIN IMPLICATED IN A WHISTLE BLOWER LAWSUIT. SILICON VALLEY EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS CAN HELP PROTECT YOU, IF YOU HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY FIRED.
“Whistle blowing” is a term that refers to an employee’s act of telling on an employer who is breaking the law. Recently the defense contracting company, Lockheed Martin, was sued by a former engineer for wrongful termination. Darrol Olsen, the employee, alleged he was fired after he claimed Lockheed knowingly used “defective” stealth coatings when it was manufacturing its F-22 Raptor stealth jets. “Whistle blowing” lawsuits are not uncommon. If you have stood up for what you believed was right, and were fired as a result, you may be able to sue.
Employees who blow the whistle on their employers are protected under California law. If you “blew the whistle” on your boss and were fired or retailed against, you may be able to sue. In order to qualify for protection under “whistle blowing” statutes, you must have told someone outside of your company about the illegal act. This means that you must have reported the illegal activity to law enforcement or a government agency. If you have only reported the behavior to someone inside the company, you are not protected by “whistle blowing statutes.” However, you may be covered under other laws. If you report your employer’s wrongful activity, and later find out that it is not illegal, you may still be protected. Whistle blower statutes do not required that your boss has actually engaged in an illegal activity. The law only requires that you must have reasonably believed you were reporting a violation of the law.
If you have blown the whistle on your boss or company, and were fired or demoted, contact the experienced employment attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Our team of attorneys can help you protect your rights. You can reach us at can reach us at 1-800-ALAWPRO or 1-800-252-9776 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more.
