The decision to become a whistleblower is rarely an easy one. Most employees feel a deep sense of loyalty to their employers. They don't want to make any choices that could harm the business or damage its reputation with the community. However, people may also...
Employees in California rely on their employers to train them. They probably don't know all of the laws that may apply to their industry or even all of their rights as workers. An employee might have unknowingly broken the law previously under the direct instruction...
If you have participated in whistleblowing in the workplace, you may be afraid that your employer may retaliate against you. While the law protects against retaliation for whistleblowing, employers may seek to subtly get back at you by engaging in a process known as...
Financial fraud and waste can happen everywhere, and whistleblowers play an essential part when it comes to stopping government fraud – and that’s why the government offers financial incentives in the form of compensation for qui tam suits. Qui tam lawsuits refer to a...
Whistleblowing plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency within organizations, allowing employees to report unethical or illegal activities. However, the fear of retaliation can significantly deter potential whistleblowers. Whistleblower retaliation occurs when...
As an employee, you might learn about anomalies like fraud, widespread discrimination or sexual harassment at your place of work. Even if you are not a direct victim of this kind of wrongdoing, you have a duty to let the world know about such anomalies. This is known...
When you accept a job offer from a respectable business, you expect that your employment situation will be safe and entirely legal. Unfortunately, people sometimes show up to work and learn that their employer has done something inappropriate. Companies may adopt...
