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- June 28, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Roundup – 2017-2018
June 28, 2018The U.S. Supreme Court term that ended June 2018 included decisions on many topics important to workplace law, including class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements, public-sector “agency shop” arrangements, and the Fair Labor Standard Act’s “automobile dealer” overtime exemption. The Court also examined who is a “... Read More
- May 4, 2018
Retaliation Plaintiff Not a Covered Whistleblower under Plain Reading of Dodd-Frank Act, Court Rules
May 4, 2018A former employee who failed to show he reported alleged securities law violations to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as required under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DFA), cannot claim his former employer unlawfully retaliated against him, federal Judge William J. Martini has ruled. Price v... Read More
- February 22, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Dodd-Frank Act Whistleblower Protections
February 22, 2018The anti-retaliation provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 protects only employees who complain directly to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Supreme Court has held in a unanimous decision. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers, No. 16-1276 (Feb. 21, 2018). The Court... Read More
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Recent Developments in Employee Whistleblower Litigation
September 12, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ESTWatch Now
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Who is the Audience for an Internal Investigation Report?
November 12, 2019 Too often, internal investigators mistakenly conclude that their reports are for the exclusive review of decision-makers. Sometimes, this may be true. However, more often than not, there are two audiences of which an investigator should be mindful – a primary audience and a secondary audience. Read More
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One Size Does Not Fit All: The Need for a Tailored Code of Conduct
March 22, 2019 Codes of Conduct are designed to set forth an organization’s values and principles, while detailing expectations for employees. In many ways, it is one of the most important documents an organization can develop. Read More
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The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: Staff Decreases, Whistleblower Claim Increases Strain OSHA
February 25, 2019 A February 20, 2019 article from Bloomberg Law provides statistics to explain the significant delays experienced by litigators and attorneys alike in Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s investigation of whistleblower claims A substantial increase in the number of whistleblower complaints filed with OSHA over the past five year Read More