A woman who worked at Rideout Memorial Hospital in California has now sued that hospital after she was fired from her position. According to her account, she suffered from battery,…
A California state worker will receive $1 million from several sources after she was reportedly disciplined for reporting unethical practices. The woman, a hospital psychologist, contended that she was unfairly…
In some of our previous blog posts, we have discussed cases that involve whistleblowers who bring violations of the law into the public’s eye. Those cases might have some of…
Employees should be aware that it is illegal for their employers to retaliate against them for reporting ethical and financial violations occurring within the company. Although whistleblowers often face harassment…
A physician who was fired because he blew the whistle on unethical practices at a University of California facility will receive $10 million from the school. Official reports show that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…