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Film Commission Under Fire For Whistleblower Termination

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A Film Commission worker in San Francisco, California, may seek legal recourse after she was wrongfully terminated. The woman, who was a permit issuer for the government group, said she…

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Four Tips For Potential Whistleblowers

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

You’ve found shady practices at your company — things that you think break the law or cause unfair treatment for employees that could violate federal discrimination or safety regulations. The…

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How Are Whistleblowers Protected?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Whistleblowers — employees that report unsafe or illegal activity within their companies — are protected by a number of federal and state laws. The Occupations Safety and Health Administration has…

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Is Retaliation Because Of A Qui Tam Case Legal?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

We have discussed a variety of whistleblower issues on this blog. It might interest some of our readers to know that there are specific protections in place for certain groups…

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Kaiser Employees Terminated For Safety Complaints

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Hospitals are among the most dangerous work environments in the nation. From lifting hazards to bloodborne pathogen risks, all manners of medical professionals face very real workplace hazards on a…

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Make Sure You Take The Steps Needed For Whistleblower Protections

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Taking a stand against your employer is a scary step to take. When you decide that you can’t handle what is going on at your job any longer and take…

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Officers Get More Protection When Reporting Abuse

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A new ruling out of the state of California provides extra protection for police officers who defy the chain of command when reporting unlawful behavior at work. Shockingly, police officers…

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Osha Whistleblower Nets More Than $1m For Firing

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A California man is receiving a $820,000 payout from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration after he was illegally reprimanded for being a whistleblower. The man was reportedly fired after…

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Professor Sues School For Violating Whistleblower Laws

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A former department chairman’s lawsuit will remain under consideration by California courts despite attempts by the California Northstate University College of Pharmacy to have the case dismissed. The man alleges…

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Protections For Whistleblowers In California

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

In the state of California, the government wants people to become whistleblowers if they see something that is out of line with the law. For example, the employees may work…

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