Los Angeles, CA employment plaintiffs attorney Navid Soleymani shares his advice for potential whistleblowers. He advises employees who believe they have witnessed or experienced illegal activity in the workplace to put their complaints in writing rather than relying solely on verbal communication. He recommends sending an email or text message to the appropriate person, such as a supervisor, a higher-level manager, or the human resources department, and clearly explaining why they believe the conduct is illegal, what the company has done, and whether they believe they have experienced retaliation as a result of reporting it. He encourages employees to preserve copies of these communications so that there is a record of the complaint and any subsequent actions taken by the employer.

He also cautions employees against resigning or signing a severance agreement before consulting with an attorney. While the situation is being addressed, he advises employees to continue performing their jobs to the best of their ability so that the employer cannot later claim that termination was based on performance-related reasons. He encourages individuals facing these circumstances to seek legal guidance so they can better understand their rights and options throughout the process.