what do i ask for

[gzusfreak]

What is the name of your state? tx
i was asked to perform an illegal act on the job and i didnt and got fired 4 it.i talkedf to an attorney today and he said all i had was lost wages that i could claim.shouldnt punitive damages be considered and what does lost wages mean?til i find work pr multiply my salary times 29 which is when ill turn 65?

 

[cbg]

Why do you think that strangers on the internet can give you better answers than your attorney?

 

[VeronicaLodge]

i could be wrong but i dont think firing you for your refusal to do something illegal is illegal or wrongful termination. however if you reported them to some authority for their illegal acts and you were fired for reporting, that would be protected. am i wrong?

and i also dont believe that lost wages means your salary for the rest of your working life and you dont have to work. sorry. but since you talked to an attorney, why didnt you just ask him what it means?

 

[Beth3]

Veronica, that would depend on what type of illegal act the poster was asked to perform and what statute (if any) was violated. Some laws provide protections for internal whistleblowers. The poster hasn't provide any info on what he or she was asked to do though.

 

[VeronicaLodge]

thanks for the clarification beth! I always learn a lot from your posts

 

[gzusfreak]

what do i ask for?

veronica and beth,
i was asked to work on an unpermited injection well to dispose of saltwater from other oilwells.it is illegal to inject saltwater into a well unless it is permitted for injection or disposal.

 

[Beth3]

Sorry but I don't know the slightest thing about regulations regarding oil wells. You should contact the appropriate regulatory agency and inquire about your situation. If you don't know who that is, you might start with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.)