Michigan Whistleblower Protection Lawyer
Expose the Truth. We’ll Protect Your Voice.
At Marko Law, we believe in justice—not just in the courtroom, but in the workplace. When you take a stand against corruption, safety violations, or illegal activity at work, you deserve more than just thanks. You deserve protection. If your employer retaliates because you blew the whistle, they’re not just wrong—they’re breaking the law.
Under Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA), employees are legally shielded from retaliation when they report violations of law or cooperate with investigations. Whether you're a city employee calling out public corruption or a private-sector worker exposing illegal business practices, Marko Law will fight to protect your rights—and your future.
What Is the Michigan Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA)?
The WPA [MCL 15.361 et seq.] prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who:
- Report a suspected legal violation to a public body
- Are about to report such a violation
- Participate in or cooperate with an official investigation or hearing
Retaliation can take many forms—termination, demotion, harassment, loss of hours, or even blacklisting. If you've faced punishment for doing the right thing, the law may be on your side.
At Marko Law, we’ve seen firsthand how employers try to silence whistleblowers. We’ve taken on major municipalities, corporations, and public officials—and won.
Whistleblower Cases We Handle
Our experienced team at Marko Law aggressively represents clients in a wide range of whistleblower-related claims:
- Public corruption and misconduct (including cases against city governments and elected officials)
- OSHA and workplace safety violations
- Fraud or misuse of public funds
- Environmental violations and toxic exposure cover-ups
- Health care fraud (Medicaid/Medicare billing)
- Retaliation for reporting criminal activity or ethical breaches
- Government contractors violating procurement laws
We’re currently litigating cases like these—so we understand exactly how to build a strong case and how to beat back the retaliation tactics employers try to use.
How Marko Law Builds a Winning Whistleblower Case
When you come to us, we don’t just listen—we act. Here’s how we work:
- Investigation & Case Review: We gather records, timelines, emails, personnel files, and internal communications to document the retaliation and your protected activity.
- Legal Strategy: We align your case with protections offered under Michigan's WPA and any applicable federal whistleblower laws.
- Aggressive Representation: We take the fight to your employer—whether that means negotiating a strong settlement or going all the way to trial.
- Trial-Tested Results: Jon Marko and his team are known for delivering record-setting verdicts and never backing down from a fight.
Recent Case Spotlight: City of Ecorse Whistleblower Trial
We’re proud to represent a whistleblower in a high-profile WPA case against the City of Ecorse and its mayor. Our client stood up for what was right—and faced retaliation from public officials trying to silence the truth. The court denied the city’s attempt to throw out the case, and now we’re headed to trial.
This is what we do. We don’t settle for silence—we demand accountability.
Damages You May Be Entitled To
If you've been retaliated against for whistleblowing, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Lost wages and benefits
- Emotional distress
- Job reinstatement (if desired)
- Attorney’s fees and litigation costs
- Punitive damages (in some cases)
Why Whistleblowers Trust Marko Law
✔ We win big—including the largest premises liability verdict in Michigan history ✔ We handle complex, high-profile cases with confidence
✔ We understand the nuances of Michigan WPA and federal whistleblower statutes
✔ We treat your story with the seriousness it deserves
✔ We never back down from powerful institutions
Speak Up Without Fear. We’ve Got Your Back.
Whistleblowers are essential to a just society. If your employer is punishing you for telling the truth, call Marko Law at (313) 777-7777 or contact us online. We’ll review your case for free and give you real answ
ers about your rights.
Don't let retaliation silence you. You stood up for what’s right—now let us stand up for you.
For more resources visit: https://whistleblower.house.gov/whistleblower-support-organizations
Marko Law Will Give You A Voice
Choose the Law Firm that won't back down and will fight for you to get you the compensation you deserve.
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FAQs
If you win a whistleblower case under the WPA, you may be entitled to: -Reinstatement to your job (if desired) -Back pay for lost wages and benefits -Future wage loss -Emotional distress damages -Attorney’s fees and court costs At Marko Law, we’re not just looking to win—we’re looking to make a statement. If your employer tried to silence you for exposing the truth, we’ll push for every dollar they owe and then some.
Just 90 days. That’s it. The Michigan WPA has one of the shortest statutes of limitations out there—you have only 90 days from the date of the retaliatory act (like your firing or demotion) to file a lawsuit. Wait too long, and you could lose your rights entirely, no matter how strong your case is. Don't sit on it. The clock is ticking the moment retaliation happens. Call us at (313) 777-7777 and we’ll help you act fast and hit back hard.
Retaliation under the WPA is anything your employer does to punish you for reporting wrongdoing. We're talking about: Getting fired or laid off -Being demoted or passed over for promotion -Sudden, unjustified disciplinary action -Pay cuts or shift changes -Hostile work environment or intimidation tactics In the City of Ecorse case, our client faced serious retaliation just for trying to hold the Mayor and local officials accountable. That’s exactly what the WPA is designed to stop—and we intend to make sure it does.
Not necessarily. That’s the beauty of the WPA—you don’t have to go straight to the police or a government agency to be protected. Reporting illegal activity to a supervisor or someone within your organization can qualify, as long as the report is in good faith and concerns a violation of law or regulation. That said, reporting to a public body (like the police, Attorney General, or even the media in some cases) often makes your claim even stronger. If you're unsure how or where to report misconduct, call us first. We can walk you through the process and make sure your rights are protected from the very beginning
The Michigan Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) is a state law that protects employees who report illegal activity, suspected corruption, or violations of law by their employer or a government entity. If you blow the whistle—whether internally to your boss or externally to a public body—the WPA makes it illegal for your employer to retaliate against you. That means they can’t demote you, fire you, cut your pay, or harass you just because you had the courage to speak up. At Marko Law, we don’t just know the WPA—we use it to go after the people who abuse their power. Whether you work for a city, school district, or private company, if you’ve faced retaliation for doing the right thing, we’ll fight to make it right.
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Marko Law Will Give You A Voice
At Marko Law, we don’t just take cases — we take a stand. Whether you're facing an injury, injustice, or outright negligence, our team fights like it’s personal — because to you, it is.
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