New York City Whistleblower Retaliation Lawyers

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Employees have the right to report legal and ethical violations made by their employers. Federal and state laws prohibit employers from retaliating against their employees for “blowing the whistle.”

If you have questions about whistleblower rights or have faced retaliation for blowing the whistle, the New York employment discrimination attorneys at Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, are here to help. We have extensive experience handling employment litigation matters, and a proven record of success obtaining favorable results for our clients. Although centrally based in New York City, we take cases nationwide.

Wrongful Termination And Employee Whistleblower Law

Employer retaliation can consist of termination, demotion, failure to promote, a hostile work environment, and other adverse employment actions.

Whistleblowing lawsuits can arise when employees are retaliated against for:

• Reporting instances of harassment or discrimination
• Reporting illegal employer activities
• Refusing to participate in illegal activities
• Reporting business fraud
• Reporting environmental violations
• Assisting in an investigation of employer violations

Whistleblowing plays a vital role in protecting employees from harassment and discrimination and holding companies responsible for legal and ethical violations that may hurt the public. If you have blown the whistle and are concerned about workplace retaliation, our New York whistleblower lawyers and sexual harassment lawyers in NYC are here to protect your rights and help you explore your legal options.

What Is Whistleblower Retaliation?

When a person blows the whistle on company wrongdoing, they do so at great personal risk. It’s truly a challenging thing to do to stand up and declare company practices illegal or harmful to the public good. And companies tend to take an unkind view of “disloyalty.”

They may:

• Tank your performance reviews
• Place you on unfavorable assignments
• Leave you out of necessary meetings and emails
• Demote you
• Lower your pay

Companies will take any opportunity to remove a person who speaks up. Luckily, all of those actions are considered retaliation, and you can and should report them. And we will help you.

What Rights Do Whistleblowers Have In New York?

There are several rights that whistleblowers have in New York, which come from both federal and state laws. First, in many cases of filing a lawsuit or reporting wrongdoing, whistleblowers may be financially compensated.

Second are the considerable protections from retaliatory actions such as termination or demotion. The laws in New York as well as the federal Qui Tam laws, all provide these advanced protections for whistleblowers.

How To Prove Whistleblower Retaliation

To prove whistleblower retaliation, you’ll have to compile a significant amount of evidence. The compelling pieces of evidence can come from your personal documentation of the actions taken against you and can include:

• Threatening emails or other messages sent to you
• Witnesses from work who see the change in treatment
• Suddenly unfavorable performance reviews
• Hostile work environment

Any palpable, documentable change in your work life after you’ve reported wrongdoing is possibly a retaliatory tactic. We want to know everything so we can help you build your case.

Contact Us For A Free Consultation About Your Rights

Have you been retaliated against at work for reporting business fraud or an illegal or unethical activity? Contact us today to speak with an experienced employment discrimination attorney. Call 212-847-4999  or complete our online form.