For the Win Friday

Blowing the whistle on wrongful conduct takes courage, and challenging retaliation from an employer requires perseverance. Thanks to Attorney Samuel Cordes of QLG Employment Law Group, a woman fired for reporting illegal actions secured a $1 million settlement. “We creatively persuaded a federal court that she was fired not for stated reasons but for reporting illegal conduct,” said Cordes. Federal and state laws protect employees who raise concerns about illegal or unethical behavior. While these laws can be complex and navigating them challenging, they provide important remedies. Using an untested legal theory, Cordes won the settlement for the client in December 2024.