Do reporting staf misconduct in the workplace constitute whistleblowing if you were removed from job

On June 26, I received a letter stating that I was on Prn status/ and that my rate of pay dropped at my job becauseit was reported to the CEO of the company that I and several other employees reported to state officials and other entities that the person that I assist lost his van, because the lease was up on the van and that the company threatned staff that if we would not transport the service recipient in our personal vehicle we would be terminated and also his electricity/water was pulled on several occassions without in reasons why. I employee grievance was filed and supposededly the issuse was resolved, but I have been off work with no pay and and no benefits for 2months now and the staff that was responsible for this neglect are still currently working. They stated in my grievance that since I didn't ask for my job back or backpay that I couldnt come and ask.

1 answer  |  asked Aug 14, 2009 10:11 AM [EST]  |  applies to Tennessee

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Alan Crone
To fully answer this question, I need a little more information. I need to know who you reported this misconduct to and when. Also, exactly what is the conduct you reported?

The short general answer is that if you refuse to remain silent about (report to the state) or participate in illegal activity and the employer fires you or punishes you then you have a claim for whistleblower retailiation. The big question I have about your case is whether or not the conduct you reported was "illegal". The conduct does not have to be criminal, but it does have to violate a state or federal statute, law, regulation or public policy. Email me a acrone@cronemaso.com and I will be glad to discuss this further with you.

posted by Alan Crone  |  Aug 14, 2009 10:19 AM [EST]

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