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...]
California Law’s ‘Lookback Window’ Gives Workplace Harassers Fewer Places to Hide
A patchwork of laws during the past few years lays the groundwork for monetary relief for people who have suffered sexual assault, harassment and other types of discrimination. The latest in California, what is sometimes referred to as a “lookback window,” opened a three-year period — from 2023 through Dec. 31, 2026 — for adults who allege sexual abuse by another adult to pursue civil litigation. Importantly, this joins recent laws that ban confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses … [Read more...]
Whistleblower cases can pit David versus Goliath — prepare yourself with the right strategy
Whistleblower cases are complex, and they often pit laypeople — an everyday worker just trying to do the right thing — against well-heeled, powerful, experienced opponents. Several cases making headlines this year illustrate this scenario: Large railroads, such as Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific and others, face questions about their safety procedures following accidents and hundreds of whistleblower complaints during the past five years. A recently unsealed federal appeals court … [Read more...]
SCOTUS Decision Underscores Why Whistleblowers Need Expert Advocates
A longstanding but rarely tested corner of whistleblower law flew to the forefront this month in the form of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. We get into the specifics below, but here’s the underlying lesson: In today’s legal environment, whistleblowers benefit greatly from retaining counsel with a thorough understanding of the law and a solid track record of communicating with the U.S. Department of Justice. Understanding the decision requires a bit of background. We often help … [Read more...]
Is Your Employer Protecting You Against Rising Summer Temps? California Says It’s the Law
As California marches into its hottest months of the year — accompanied by predictions of above-normal temperatures — people whose livelihoods happen outdoors face potentially life-threatening dangers from exposure to that heat. Whether they’re harvesting produce, working in construction, or landscaping, California’s outdoor workers deserve basic protections from their employers. The Golden State boasts some of the nation’s strongest heat laws; the state has been tweaking them over the … [Read more...]
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