Chicago Whistleblower Claim Assistance for Employees

Legal Protections for Whistleblowers in Illinois

If your employer retaliates against you for filing a whistleblower claim, you have legal protection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides legal definitions of protected activities, which you may participate in without retaliation.

These include filing a claim to oppose unlawful discrimination, acting as a witness to enforce the law, communicating with the media, filing a grievance, and refusing to participate in unlawful activities. If you file a whistleblower claim and your employer fires you or punishes you at work, you can file a grievance and take advantage of your legal protection.

In Illinois, the statute of limitations for filing a claim varies, depending on the situation. For cases dealing with occupational safety and health, you have 30 days from the time of retaliation. For cases dealing with discrimination, you have 300 days to file a claim from the date of retaliation. If you acted as a whistleblower against your employer and were fired or otherwise punished as a result, you may be able to pursue back pay with interest, reinstatement, and compensation for litigation costs and other damages.

Protect Your Rights with Our Chicago Legal Team

At The Prinz Law Firm, we take whistleblowing cases seriously. If you discovered fraud or misconduct at your workplace, we can help you file a claim. We can also represent you in court against employer retaliation. Our Chicago attorneys have extensive experience representing employees, and we can work hard to build your case and tenaciously uphold your interests in court.