The wrongdoing uncovered by whistleblowers in the private sector often involves poor workplace conditions that put employees in danger. Government workers also sometimes blow the whistle on risk of harm,Read MoreSupreme Court considering TSA air marshal’s whistleblower claim
Whistleblower Retaliation, wrongful termination and OSHA violations in California employment
The Los Angeles Employment Attorney law firm of Stephen Danz & Associates (with offices throughout California) represents whistleblowers in numerous industries including construction. In a recent case we settled, aRead MoreWhistleblower Retaliation, wrongful termination and OSHA violations in California employment
Whistleblower forces TSA to admit mistakes
A case brought under the federal Whistleblower Protection Act has made its way to the US Supreme Court. TSA air mrshal Robert LacLean disclosed to a newspaper that flights fromRead MoreWhistleblower forces TSA to admit mistakes
Punitive Damages in WhistleBlower and Retaliation Cases
A recent case, Izell vs. Union Carbide Corporation, has upheld a punitive damages award of 18 million dollars, even though the compensatory portion of the verdict was reduced by theRead MorePunitive Damages in WhistleBlower and Retaliation Cases
Multiple laws ban age discrimination at the workplace
People of all genders, races, religions and sexual orientations who are in the workforce may be vulnerable to age discrimination someday. If they are not currently old enough, they willRead MoreMultiple laws ban age discrimination at the workplace