Message #43039

[blufire21]

Whistleblower rights used to be only for government contracts and jobs due to missuse of funds and other bad things that the government could not have in their jobs and contracts.  Like if a person was recieving kickbacks from a potiential contractor for a gov. job.  

But...since the whole Enron/Worldcom mess, I believe that some states have put a Whistleblower law in effect for non-gov employees.  

In your dad's case, the law is on his side.  He's hurt his back, and when he went to his employer, he was denied any sort of access to WC.  He logged a complaint.  Now, if he is fired, he has an excellent case for wrongful termination.  Even though most states have "at will" employement, this would be a retaliation for logging a complaint.  He should have some protection.  I suggest he call a lawyer and get some advice.  

Ellen in TX