Claire Beniga, Author at Keller Grover

It’s a job-seeker’s market, but don’t drop your guard. Here are five tips for workers

The latest job figures reflect a still-strong labor market, with the U.S. economy adding a higher-than-expected 187,000 jobs in August. Amidst a controlled cooling in the bid to fight inflation, unemployment remains low and job seekers still hold a strong position. Many workers have been using current conditions to aim for better positions. But some employers have been cutting corners in the cutthroat race for workers. At Keller Grover, we advocate for workers; be on guard for these five … [Read more...]

Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming a Whistleblower

A recent survey found that employees who witness misconduct are increasingly willing to report it — an admirable posture when it comes to acting ethically and protecting the best interests of the public. Whistleblowers, however, often have many additional questions that go beyond starting the process. To help address these concerns, here are answers to some frequently asked questions: Can I remain anonymous? Maybe, but it’s often difficult. Different whistleblower laws apply in … [Read more...]

Amidst Wildfire Surge, California Employers Have a Responsibility To Your Lungs

California’s largest wildfire of the year has been burning through the California desert, threatening habitats, to be sure, but also adding to a growing health risk for people working outdoors in smoke-tainted air. As of July 31, California had reported 3,880 wildfires that burned nearly 96,000 acres, according to CAL FIRE. A recent report published in the peer-reviewed Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences attributed the surge of wildfires in recent decades almost entirely to … [Read more...]

Whistleblowers grow in importance as government adds cybersecurity requirements

Cybercrime has surged, particularly since the pandemic, targeting the sensitive information of consumers, businesses and governments. The FBI’s 2022 cybercrime report tallied nearly 801,000 complaints, adding up to nearly $10.3 billion in losses. While the number of complaints has held fairly steady since 2020, the breaches have gotten much more lucrative for bad actors: reported losses were $4.2 billion in 2020 and $6.9 billion in 2021. These figures show why companies that aren’t enacting … [Read more...]

SCOTUS case will determine how much the law guards Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblowers

The U.S. Supreme Court soon will take up an appeal that will decide a crucial issue for whistleblowers. The issue to be decided: How carefully will courts guard whistleblowers against retaliation? The justices take up the question during the upcoming term, which starts in October. The case involves Trevor Murray, who started work for UBS Securities in April 2011, the only research strategist for the company’s commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) arm. Federal regulations dictate … [Read more...]