Truth-Tellers Deserve Protection
Whistleblowers perform a vital public service — exposing fraud, safety hazards, wage violations, and illegal conduct that would otherwise go unchecked. Both Florida and federal law shield whistleblowers from firing, demotion, harassment, and blacklisting for reporting in good faith.
Obeidy & Associates, P.A. represents employees who have reported violations of law and subsequently faced retaliation for doing the right thing.
What Qualifies as Whistleblowing
Speaking up to the right authority about wrongdoing is protected — including reporting to:
Government agencies (OSHA, DOL, EEOC, IRS)
Law enforcement or regulators
Internal compliance / ethics hotlines
Oversight bodies and auditors
Courts and litigation processes
Supervisors regarding legal violations
Remedies When You Are Retaliated Against
A successful whistleblower retaliation claim can recover back pay and benefits, front pay, reinstatement, compensatory damages for emotional distress, attorney fees, and in some cases punitive damages — and under certain Florida and federal statutes, whistleblower rewards as well.
Because reporting procedures and deadlines are strict, working with a whistleblower attorney from the start ensures your complaint is properly filed and your rights fully preserved.