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Reporting illegal activity or safety violations takes courage. Federal and Utah law protect you from retaliation — and Stavros Law P.C. has the track record to prove it.
Notable result — AIR21 Case 2022-AIR-00025
$1M+ recovery for aviation whistleblower
$545,069.86 back pay · $10,000 compensatory damages · interest · front pay to age 70 · attorney's fees
Whistleblower protection laws
Federal and Utah whistleblower statutes
Multiple federal and state laws protect whistleblowers. The applicable statute depends on your industry, the type of misconduct you reported, and your employer. Stavros Law P.C. handles claims under all of the following.
AIR21
Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act
Protects aviation employees who report FAA safety violations. Stavros Law secured a $1M+ result in AIR21 case 2022-AIR-00025. 90-day filing deadline with OSHA.
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
SOX Section 806
Protects employees of publicly traded companies who report securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, or SEC violations. 180-day filing deadline.
OSHA whistleblower
OSHA Section 11(c)
Protects employees who report workplace safety violations. Prohibits retaliation for filing OSHA complaints or participating in OSHA inspections. 30-day filing deadline.
Utah Protection of Public Employees Act
Utah Code § 67-21-1
Protects state and local government employees who report violations of law or waste of public funds.
Dodd-Frank
SEC Whistleblower Program
Provides financial awards (10–30% of sanctions over $1M) and anti-retaliation protection for employees who report securities violations to the SEC.
False Claims Act
Qui Tam Provisions
Allows employees to file suit on behalf of the government against contractors who defraud federal programs. Qui tam relators may receive 15–30% of the government's recovery.
Common questions
Whistleblower FAQ
What is a whistleblower under federal law?
An employee who reports illegal activity, safety violations, fraud, or other misconduct to a government agency or internally. Federal whistleblower laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who make protected reports.
What is AIR21 and who does it protect?
AIR21 protects aviation employees who report FAA safety violations. Remedies include reinstatement, back pay, front pay, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees. Stavros Law secured a result exceeding $1 million in AIR21 case 2022-AIR-00025 — $545,069.86 in back pay, $10,000 in compensatory damages, interest, front pay to age 70, and attorney's fees.
What does SOX whistleblower protection cover?
SOX Section 806 protects employees of publicly traded companies who report securities fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, or SEC violations. 180-day filing deadline.
What whistleblower protections exist under Utah state law?
The Utah Protection of Public Employees Act (Utah Code § 67-21-1) protects state and local government employees who report violations of law or waste of public funds. Utah also recognizes a public policy exception protecting employees who report illegal activity from retaliatory discharge.
What is the deadline to file a whistleblower complaint?
Deadlines vary by statute: AIR21 — 90 days; SOX — 180 days; OSHA — 30 days. Missing these deadlines can permanently bar your claim. Contact an attorney immediately after experiencing retaliation.
What damages are available in a whistleblower case?
Reinstatement, back pay with interest, front pay, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. In the firm's AIR21 case 2022-AIR-00025, the total recovery exceeded $1 million.
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