Can someone tell me who is in charge of HR for the company? I have tried to go to Florida HR about some serious issues, only to continue to get ignored. They also divulged some "confidential" information which I asked that they keep "confidential." I don't trust that they are out for my best interest.
Some new person from IBM. Corporate HR didn't have a leader for some time, so this individual just came on-board. As for Florida HR, that's typical. There is no such thing as confidential with them. Seeing as you are on their radar now, make sure you document everything and keep your performance within range. As long as you are 80 and up, you have a good case of a retaliation claim if they choose to dismiss you.
Don't meet with them or your supervisor (if your issue is with them) without having someone else in the room. I believe the government is getting ready to overturn its decision about not allowing non-union represented employees the right to a witness during conversations. That was an NLRB decision back in 2006. I will keep this forum updated as to when that occurs. With Pro-Labor Obama in office, I suspect there will be favorable changes in the future.
If it's illegal and has to do with patient care, contact Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA). They were recently given some grant money, so they'll take action if warranted. That further insulates you from being retaliated against. You might get some headway with the OIG office for the Federal Department of Health and Human Services, but I find that the state will be more prompt with following up.
If it has to do with your safety, contact Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). These people are very serious and the government has recently hired over 1,000 specialists to examine workplace hazards.
If it's unethical and has to do with Operations (like a licensed tech), complain against that person's license with the Department of Health, Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
If it's discrimination/retaliation/hostile workplace/harassment based on a protected characteristic, contact Office of Federal Contract Compliance, a subunit of the Department of Labor. In the past, I have said to contact EEO, but if you contact OFCCP, they'll begin a case file for a "pattern of abuse" for employers with sizable complaints and then they'll hand it over to EEO based on their Memorandum of Understanding when dealing with Dual-filed complaints. In addition, EEO will dual-file your complaint under Florida's Civil Rights Act (FCRA) as well as under Title VII. You nip two birds with one stone.
If it has to do with money/accounting/contracts or anything related to that (unethical or illegal), if you recall your annual compliance training, there are organizations to contact for those issues. Do not hesitate to contact them. You are protected by Whistleblower statutes.
Regardless of what you decide, do not - under any circumstances - contact the compliance action hotline. Those people are a disgrace to compliance, they are not neutral, and will disclose your identity, even if done anonymously. Check other threads to verify. I believe some posters had first-hand knowledge as to how those calls get processed.
Feel free to ask any questions. Last time I checked, we still live in a free country.