Discovering illegal practices at work can put you in a distressing position. The situation forces you to choose between your loyalty to your employer and your need to do what is right. Should you talk to your employer before blowing the whistle on these practices?...
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Whistleblower
Who can file a whistleblower case?
A whistleblower is someone who uncovers and reports wrongdoing, usually within a corporation or governmental organization. The actions revealed can range from corruption and fraud to environmental damage or public health threats. Standing up against these misdeeds can...
Is your employer using coercion after you blew the whistle?
Whistleblowing is often an act of courage and a stand for integrity over self-interest. It is also an action fraught with risk, often from the very organization that the whistleblower has sought to hold accountable. But what happens when the employee who raised the...
Frequently asked questions about whistleblowing in Michigan
Whistleblowing involves reporting the unlawful or unethical activities of an employer. In Michigan, as in other states, laws exist to protect whistleblowers from retaliation by their employers. These laws play a vital role in maintaining ethical business practices and...
What are some myths about whistleblowing at work?
As an employee, you may have noticed that unethical business practices are common in your workplace. If you want to change these practices and alert proper authorities to the actions occurring, you may want to become a whistleblower. A whistleblower is someone willing...
Recognizing manipulation tactics after whistleblowing
Uncovering and reporting unethical business practices within a company requires courage. However, it can also expose the whistleblower to potential manipulation tactics from their employer. Understanding these tactics is essential for maintaining one's rights and...
How does Michigan protect whistleblowers?
The government does not have eyes everywhere. This is why they encourage whistleblowing, i.e. people bringing attention to the unethical, unlawful and overall dangerous actions that an employer might engage in. Because of this, whistleblowers have protection on both a...
What does workplace gaslighting look like?
When you see illegal actions at your workplace, it makes sense to want to speak up against them and blow the whistle. However, there are cases when would-be whistleblowers - or even people who actually do blow the whistle - end up gaslit. But what does that mean, and...
Reasons to blow the whistle on your employer
Deciding to blow the whistle on your employer is a significant and courageous step. It involves exposing illegal or unethical activities occurring within an organization. Although the decision to report such behavior may be challenging, it is essential to consider the...
Can undocumented workers blow the whistle on shady practices?
Federal law requires U.S. employers only to employ workers who have legal work authorization. Still, according to the Pew Research Center, as many as 23% of immigrants lack documentation. Many of these individuals work, with some even using fake paperwork....