Item: Brenton Legal
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Author: Ryan Brenton

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If you have a claim against an employer or coworker, I will fight your case.

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I will let you know if you have a claim or not after your free consultation.

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I work entirely on a contingency basis. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.

Florida Whistleblower Protection Attorney

Get the protection you may need as a Florida whistleblower.

Reporting the illegal actions of an employer or refusing to engage in illegal actions is not something you should be penalized for. However, some whistleblowers live in fear of harassment or retaliation from their employers. This prevents some people from doing the right thing. Contact Brenton Legal today by calling 954-639-5655 if you need a whistleblower retaliation lawyer in Florida.

You may not be aware that there are laws that protect you.

As a Florida whistleblower retaliation lawyer, I can help you:

Understand your whistleblower rights according to state and federal laws
Assess what protection you may need
Pursue legal action if you have been threatened because of whistleblowing activities

I want to Express my gratitude to Attorney-Travis Beal- Mr. Beal assist me in a national origin discrimination, I had call a few law firms and based on their response I didn't feel comfortable working with them. However when I submit my information to Brenton Legal, Travis call me and I explained my situation and immediately Mr Travis accept my case and immediately start the legal process. Attorney Travis, did all the works and file all the paperwork with the EEOC. Travis works fast and very accommodating, professional,helpful understanding and works for his clients, Attorney Travis stay in communication with me I never had to second guess his opinion. In the end I was happy with our results. Thank you Attorney Travis for being my legal help. Your are the best and I will recommend Brenton Legal for your legal help in work place discrimination.

Tracey Mahabeer

2022-12-02

What can I say about attorney Chris Fennell at Brenton Legal P.A.? The man is dedicated to his work and will fight for you as hard as he can. He gives it his all. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable; he is driven. He knew every aspect of my case and had impeccable attention to detail. Nothing was overlooked. Chris is also available anytime I have any questions. I could not imagine having any attorney other than Chris Fennell handle my lawsuit.

James Laney

2022-11-05

Worked with Chris Fennell and he was absolutely a rock star. The entire process went exactly the way he laid out for me and he got me a great resolution. You wont be disappointed

David Siegel

2022-08-30

I wish I could rate these guys higher than five stars! I was extremely fortunate to work with Christopher Fennell of Brenton Legal to resolve my employment issue. During our initial consultation he provided a straightforward evaluation of my case and answered all of my questions. He immediately understood my situation and aggressively pursued an outcome that exceeded my expectations. Christopher communicated with me at every stage of the process and prepared me for each subsequent stage. His candor made my situation far less intimidating and far more comfortable. In addition, Ryan and Travis were on board for the entire case from my first phone call until final resolution. It was comforting to know that I had the advantage of a whole team of lawyers working to ensure the best possible outcome. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brenton Legal to anyone facing any kind of employment dispute.

Anthony Connors

2022-07-28

I worked with Christopher Fennell and he was incredibly transparent throughout my case . He worked tirelessly to make certain I was treated fairly . I'm incredibly grateful and would definitely recommend his services to anyone else considering pursuing a workplace discrimination lawsuit .

Mello trill

2022-06-28

When searching for an attorney I searched for someone who was knowledgeable in all matters of employment law. As well as a stellar communicator and someone who would be aggressive when necessary and not afraid to “get his hands dirty”. I found those attributes and much more in Christopher Fennell at Brenton Legal Christopher is very knowledgeable and worked diligently on my behalf and always kept the lines of communications open. He possessed a great work ethic and conducted himself in the most respectful and professional manner imaginable. A positive outcome was reached in my favor and these results were obtained in an efficient and timely manner. I can’t thank him enough for his honest guidance during this process! I highly recommend Christopher Fennell at Brenton Legal!

Brianna Byrnes

2022-05-21

5 out of 5 star experience. Not only did they take my case, but they were clear, precise, ferocious and put together my case seamlessly. Professional from start to finish. HIGHLY recommend to anyone who needs this type of service. Excellent experience with their entire team.

Lisa Sweiback

2022-03-02

Ryan Brenton is an even keeled, knowledgeable professional. He got me a settlement as quick as the slow grinding wheels of the justice system allow. I highly recommend Ryan in employment related matters.

David Grove

2021-11-08

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What laws protect whistleblowers?

A variety of federal and state laws protect people who report illegal actions of their employers and/or refuse to engage in illegal actions at work.

Florida Whistleblower’s Act

This protects covered employees who object to or refuse to participate in illegal activity, as well as those who notify their employer in writing of their intent to disclose illegal activity.

Employees who cooperate with authorities investigating illegal activity are also protected.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

This law protects whistleblower employees who disclose violations of SEC rules and regulations and violations of federal laws related to fraud against shareholders.

Dodd-Frank Act

This law protects whistleblower employees who report a potential securities law violation to the SEC as well as those who participate in a related EC investigation.

False Claims Act

This law protects whistleblower employees of government contractors and grantees and protects a broad range of whistleblower disclosures.

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)

The OSHA prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for exercising protected rights.

These rights include:

Filing an OSHA complaint
Participating in an inspection or talking to an inspector
Seeking access to employer exposure and injury records
Reporting an injury
Raising a safety or health complaint with the employer.

OSHA’s whistleblower authority protects workers from retaliation under twenty-two federal laws, including:

Occupational, environmental, and nuclear safety laws
Transportation industry laws
Consumer and investor protection laws

Whistleblowing Case Scenarios

Reporting Financial Fraud

John, an employee in the accounting department, uncovers evidence of embezzlement and financial fraud within the company. He courageously reports this illegal activity to the appropriate authorities or management, exposing the wrongdoing and protecting the interests of the company and its stakeholders.

Disclosing Safety Violations

Sarah, a worker on a construction site, becomes aware of hazardous working conditions and safety violations that put employees at risk. She blows the whistle, reporting these violations to the relevant regulatory agencies or superiors, ensuring the safety of her coworkers.

Uncovering Corporate Misconduct

David, an employee in a pharmaceutical company, discovers evidence of unethical practices, such as the deliberate manipulation of clinical trial data or the marketing of unsafe products. He blows the whistle, revealing the misconduct and protecting the health and well-being of consumers.

Exposing Environmental Pollution

Emma, an employee in a manufacturing plant, becomes aware of illegal disposal of toxic waste into nearby water bodies. Concerned about the environmental impact, she blows the whistle, alerting environmental agencies and initiating an investigation into the company’s practices.

Reporting Discrimination and Harassment

Michael, an employee in a large corporation, witnesses repeated instances of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics. He blows the whistle, bringing attention to these issues and advocating for a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Revealing Unlawful Practices

Lisa, an employee in a marketing agency, discovers that the company engages in deceptive advertising or manipulative sales tactics to deceive customers. She blows the whistle, disclosing these illegal practices to protect consumers’ rights and ensure fair business practices.

Reporting Government Contract Fraud

Mark, an employee in a government contractor company, becomes aware of fraudulent activities, such as overbilling or providing substandard goods or services. He blows the whistle, informing government authorities about the fraud and safeguarding taxpayer money.

Exposing Workplace Retaliation

Rachel, an employee who spoke out against workplace harassment, experiences retaliation from her superiors or coworkers in the form of demotion, reduced responsibilities, or hostile treatment. She blows the whistle on the retaliatory actions, seeking protection and accountability for her rights.

What laws protect whistleblowers?
Are you being harassed because of whistleblower activity?
Get the right legal assistance as it can be complicated

Are you being harassed because of whistleblower activity?

As a whistleblower, you may have reported illegal activities or fraud on the part of your employer.

While this is often financial fraud, it can relate to other activities such as sales and marketing, Human Resources activities, or other illegal employer conduct in the workplace.

Broadly, it is broken down into four main areas:

Improper use of authority
Gross neglect
Abuse of duty
Gross waste of funds

Examples of cases that commonly require whistleblower protection include unfavorable treatment for:

HR professionals for refusing to take part in discriminatory hiring practices
Employees after they report a case of sexual harassment or age discrimination
Finance professionals who refuse to process fraudulent loan deals
Healthcare employees who refuse to participate in Medicare fraud

Standing up against this is not a reason for your employer to retaliate against you but it does happen regularly.

No employee should suffer being fired, being discriminated against or any other adverse retaliation from their employer for trying to do the right thing. If you are being discriminated against or are suffering from retaliation in any form, contact a Florida whistleblower lawyer for representation today.

Common types of retaliatory treatment include:

Termination of employment
Being demoted
Being forced to quit
Having hours or wages restricted
Not receiving benefits that other employees receive
Threatening behavior

The whistleblower laws can protect you against such actions from your Florida employer.

Contact a Florida whistleblower lawyer

The whistleblower laws do include many exceptions.

You won’t be expected to know all of these but a good whistleblower protection retaliation lawyer in Florida will be able to advise you.

You may be able to:

Take legal action to protect against retaliatory practices from your employer
Claim damages to compensate you for any financial losses, emotional distress, suffering, etc.

Bear in mind that blowing the whistle on an employer affects their reputation.

Reporting violations by an employer can also, unfortunately, harm your own reputation as far as future employment goes.

So, whistleblowing is not a decision to be taken without solid legal advice.

As an experienced Florida whistleblower protection attorney, I can advise you and help assess your case.

I will help you take the legal steps for protection, if necessary.

Next steps

From here, we need to:

- Assess your claim. Start by booking a free phone consultation below.
- Decide whether to pursue a complaint after our consultation.
- File a complaint or lawsuit with a local or federal agency, or state or federal court.
- Prepare the paperwork so that we can draft the complaint or lawsuit.

Our experienced attorneys also handle clients with other types of employment cases, including:

Contact our law firm Brenton Legal P.A. today.

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954-639-4644

Testimonials

Impressed, does his homework, objective and passionate. This guy does not sugar coat the facts he will tell you straight up what’s going on and in today’s world that’s important. If you have a legal issue this guy will stand by you and fight for you. Very impressed.

Eddie B. (Florida)

Ryan represented us in a high-profile religious discrimination lawsuit. His work product and professionalism are exceptional.

Marc D.

I had a great experience with Ryan. Awesome lawyer but also very caring and genuine. Communicates very well. I know where to go if I ever have an issue and will absolutely be recommending this firm to whoever I can.

Stephanie B.

When it comes to family, everyone would agree you do not just walk into any law office. You do your research. You talk to people. You make sure you are going to receive representation that you can wholeheartedly trust, at a reasonable value, and that will place you or your family member in a better position. Brenton Legal is that law firm – bar none. I trust this firm to help guide my family and that should tell you everything you need to know if you read reviews.

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