Employers should respond to legitimate whistleblower activities from their workers by investigating and trying to fix any workplace problems that they find. Unfortunately, some employers would rather punish employees whoRead MoreWorkers don’t have to take employer retaliation lying down
SEC Whistleblower Wins the Lottery
Some lucky whistleblower, reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) just won the lottery. The SEC reported Monday that it has paid out a whopping $30 million to aRead MoreSEC Whistleblower Wins the Lottery
If you’re up for Re-election, Don’t Sexually Harass People
Well, don’t sexually harass people ever, but especially then. That’s my advice to Palmdale Assemblyman, Steve Fox, the freshmen member who is currently the subject of a lawsuit filed byRead MoreIf you’re up for Re-election, Don’t Sexually Harass People
Sheriff’s Deputy Whistleblower Protected from Retaliation
Darren Hager, as recently reported in a whistleblower complaint, was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in November 1988 and was continuously employed as such until he was terminated fromRead MoreSheriff’s Deputy Whistleblower Protected from Retaliation
What do I do if I’m being Sexually Harassed at Work?
Sexual harassment isn’t something most employees expect to have to deal with in the work place. It generally takes employees by surprise and many of them are at a lossRead MoreWhat do I do if I’m being Sexually Harassed at Work?
Whistle blower protection not limited to first person reporting violations
Whistle blower protection not limited to first person reporting violations In Hager vs County of Los Angeles, the issue was whether a subsequent reporter of illegal conduct could in factRead MoreWhistle blower protection not limited to first person reporting violations
Interns are People Too…but only in California.
Interns and volunteer workers took one step closer to becoming fully fledged human beings in California last week with the signing of a bill by Governor Jerry Brown. The billRead MoreInterns are People Too…but only in California.
Los Angeles Mayor Urges Neighbors to Adopt Minimum Wage Increase
Los Angeles Mayor Urges Neighbors to Adopt Minimum Wage Increase The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour and hasn’t seen an increase since July of 2009. California, apparently valuingRead MoreLos Angeles Mayor Urges Neighbors to Adopt Minimum Wage Increase
Boston Scientific Counter-claims Against Whistleblowers May Stand…for now. (Part 2)
Whistleblowers Wendy Bahsen and Carolina Fuentes brought a qui tam suit in Federal Court, under seal against Boston Scientific, alleging violations of the Federal False Claims Act (FCA). The suitRead MoreBoston Scientific Counter-claims Against Whistleblowers May Stand…for now. (Part 2)
Boston Scientific Counter-claims Against Whistleblowers May Stand…for now.
Whistleblowers Wendy Bahsen and Carolina Fuentes, brought a case against Boston Scientific Corporation’s Neuromodulation subsidiary (“BS”) in 2011. They filed the qui tam suit, under seal, in a New JerseyRead MoreBoston Scientific Counter-claims Against Whistleblowers May Stand…for now.