What to do if my employer of 13 months fired me after I told the other co-owner (also his girlfriend) about his and other employees drug use, during work days?
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What to do if my employer of 13 months fired me after I told the other co-owner (also his girlfriend) about his and other employees drug use, during work days?
The morning after I “blew the whistle” on him, he fired me in the presence of the only other employee who had worked there longer than myself. He told me the reason (word for word) for my dismissal was for the “drama” I created the day before! That employee is willing to witness on my behalf. I am receiving unemployment benefits even though he contested me. The NCESC sided on my behalf due to his inconsistent and false statements in regards to my termination. This is a growing company with about 15 employees and does about one million dollars a year. Do I have a case?
Asked on December 30, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
First, North Carolina has no state whistleblower statute so you would need to rely on Federal Law.
The Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits federal agencies from taking adverse personnel actions against federal employees who engage in whistleblowing activities.
An employee participates in protected activity by disclosing information that evidences: fraud; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; an abuse of authority; a violation of a law, rule or regulation conducted by the government; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
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