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Can a Whistleblower Derail a Deferred Prosecution Agreement?

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A recent whistleblower suit could impact a company’s deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) potentially leading to further investigation by DOJ and additional penalties. A whistleblower suit was recently filed in the New...more

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OSHA Retaliation Claims Under Section 11(c): A Legal and Practical Guide for Employers

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Employers across the U.S. must follow not only the workplace safety rules set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the “OSH Act”), but also its anti-retaliation protections — some of the strongest yet often...more

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Adventure in Compliance: The Novels - The Valley of Fear, Whistleblowers and Corporate Compliance

In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season I will take a deep dive into each novel over a four part series. The four novels we will...more

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Understanding Virginia's Whistleblower Laws and How Employers Can Avoid Lawsuits

Virginia has two main laws protecting whistleblowers. The oldest, the Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act (Act), Virginia Code §§ 2.2-3009 et seq., previously applied only to federal and state agencies before being...more

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Minnesota, Iowa Modify Employer Drug Testing Requirements

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Minnesota and Iowa have longstanding drug testing laws that place them among the more difficult states for employer compliance. This year, both states modified their laws in ways that require employers to reevaluate their...more

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Montana Expands Workplace Protections for Employees Holding Public Office

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On May 19, 2025, Montana passed HB 667 amending Montana’s law requiring leave for employees holding public office. HB 667 became effective upon passage and applies retroactively to January 1, 2025....more

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Attorney General’s Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination: Implications for Federal Funding Recipients and FCA Whistleblower...

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The Office of the Attorney General in the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Memorandum on July 29, 2025, titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the Guidance). The Guidance...more

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New DEI Guidance Ties Federal Funding to Compliance and Provides Roadmap for Employers: Your 6 Biggest Takeaways

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Federal officials just issued another warning that employers may be at risk of losing federal funding – including grant funding – if their DEI or similar programs violate anti-discrimination laws. Recent guidance from the...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 381 -- NAVEX's 2025 Annual Hotline Report

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Is your internal reporting program keeping up or falling behind the curve? With over 2.15 million reports analyzed from nearly 70 million employees worldwide, NAVEX's 2025 Regional Whistleblowing & Incident Management...more

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Common Questions in Evaluating a Whistleblower Complaint Filed with OSHA

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In FY 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) received 3,243 Whistleblower complaints filed under various statutes’ anti-retaliation provisions. OSHA is charged with investigating alleged retaliation...more

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Legal Guidance for Financial Integrity and Whistleblower Protection

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Over the past few years, whistleblowers have become a driving force in uncovering financial misconduct in the U.S. Individuals may report illicit financial activity, including money laundering, sanctions evasion, fraud, and...more

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Navigating Genetic Privacy Compliance: Key Steps for Employers

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Most Illinois businesses well are aware of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and the hundreds of lawsuits and multimillion dollar settlements it triggered. But there’s another Illinois privacy law quietly making...more

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California Publishes New Violence Victims’ Leave and Accommodation Notice

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On July 1, 2025, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) issued a new notice of employee rights and an FAQ under AB 2499, a victims’ leave law enacted last year. As described in this December 2024 Cooley alert,...more

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Notice of Survivors of Violence and Family Members of Victims Right to Leave and Accommodations

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The Civil Rights Department has just released the new required notice for California’s Victim-of-Violence Leave (AB 2499) that took effect on January 1, 2025. It layers fresh obligations onto employers, especially those with...more

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3 New Laws for Virginia Employers Went Into Effect on July 1: Are You Prepared?

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July 1 marked the effective date for three new laws that will create new rights for workers and new obligations for employers in Virginia: - Expansion of Non-Compete Ban – Virginia employers are now prohibited from...more

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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

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Philadelphia Employers Face New Requirements Under the POWER Act

The City of Philadelphia recently enacted the Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights Act (“POWER Act”), which imposes a variety of new requirements for most employers operating within the City limits. The POWER Act extends...more

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New Philadelphia Ordinance Aims to EmPOWER Employees

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On May 27, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights Act (POWER Act). The ordinance, found here, aims to enhance protections related to paid sick leave, wage theft, and domestic...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act

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Mayor Parker Signs POWER Act Into Law - On Wednesday, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the POWER Act into law, expanding protections for City workers by increasing penalties for employer retaliation, extending sick leave to...more

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A Retaliation Refresher: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Mike Gardner joins host Leah Stiegler to unpack the topic of workplace retaliation. Retaliation occurs when an employee faces negative consequences because...more

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Increased Workplace Protections for Veterans: Dole Act Amends USERRA

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The stated purpose of the “Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act” (Dole Act) is to improve Department of Veterans Affairs programs for home and community-based services for...more

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[Webinar] MSHA Whistleblower Update and Understanding 105c - April 22nd, 10:00 am PT

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Whistleblower complaints represent a distinct category of MSHA investigations, primarily rooted in employment law rather than safety and health regulations. This distinction often leads to misunderstandings and mishandling by...more

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Severance Highlights Toxic Workplace Themes That Aren’t Just Sci-Fi: 5 Spoiler-Free Lessons for Employers

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Apple TV’s hit dystopian workplace series Severance follows four employees at a mysterious company who perform critical yet cryptic work during their seemingly mundane 9-5. These employees have agreed to undergo a...more

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EU’s Pay Equity Directive: 5 Key Points Employers Need to Know

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Employers with operations in the European Union should ensure they are familiar with a pay equity directive aiming to close the gender pay gap that will soon come fully online. The directive was signed into law in 2023, and...more

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Investigations: Employers Can Avoid Getting in Their Own Way with Some Planning

At some point, every employer will need to investigate an employee’s complaint. An investigation is an important tool that employers can use to fix a workplace problem and minimize liability. Or, an investigation can create...more

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