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Asked 11 months ago - Jacksonville, FL
FlagMy company uses deceit, shady practices, and out and out lies to sell things to the public and make huge profits. I want to tell someone in authority like a news person of a local tv station so they can do their own investigation and expose the company to the public. I did sign a page saying I understand the rules of employment in the handbook, which does have a very general listing about things not to disclose about this company, with punishment of loss of job and lawsuits... I cannot afford a lawsuit , but I do not want to let them get away with the deceitful practices and out and out lies they are telling to their customers everyday and making huge sales and profits... Please advise...
There are whistle blower statutes that will protect you in this situation. You must tread lightly, but you simply cannot be fired for exposing your company's fraud.
Feel free to email me at lenhaberman@me.com to discuss further.
Len Haberman
You should consult an employment lawyer. We have a case now where our client disclosed the company's illegal activities to the district attorney and of course he is protected by the whistle blower statutes. I would not go around and telling your friends, their customers, or their competition but I would consult with a lawyer and/or report to law enforcement.
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