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 … [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 … [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. … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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, … [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 … [Read more...]
California Law Protects Whistleblowers Even if Employer Already Knew About Complaints
The California Supreme Court this month ruled that employees who report labor law violations to an employer or agency that already knew about the violation is a protected disclosure under state whistleblower law. The ruling in a case brought by … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers Can Help Fight Fraud – and Climate Change – At the Same Time
We’ve told you before about the potential for fraud in government programs intended to protect the “Blue Economy” and how the False Claims Act enables whistleblowers to report wasteful spending on federal programs designed to protect the … [Read more...]
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