Molly Skye Brown Seeks to Empower Whistleblowers in Florida

To protect whistleblowers from perjury and financial legal fees in Florida, consider the following legislative measures:

1. Enhanced Whistleblower Protection Act:

- Expand protections for private and public sector employees.

- Include anti-retaliation measures for reporting wrongdoing.

2. Perjury Protection Clause:

- Shield whistleblowers from perjury charges if they reasonably believe their report is true.

3. Legal Fee Reimbursement:

- Require reimbursement for legal fees if the whistleblower prevails in their case.

- Consider capping legal fees for whistleblowers.

4. Statute of Limitations Extension:

- Allow more time for whistleblowers to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal.

5. Anonymous Reporting:

- Establish confidential reporting channels to protect whistleblowers' identities.

6. Retaliation Prohibition:

- Prohibit employers from taking adverse actions against whistleblowers.

7. Whistleblower Relief Fund:

- Establish a fund to support whistleblowers facing financial hardship due to their reporting.

8. Judicial Review:

- Allow courts to review and dismiss frivolous lawsuits against whistleblowers.

9. Attorney's Fee Award:

- Enable courts to award attorney's fees to whistleblowers if they prevail.

10. Public Education and Awareness:

- Promote whistleblower rights and protections through public campaigns.