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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

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

What It Means to Be “Essential” in the Federal Workforce

Current news on the government efficiency and reform front concerns the near-miss of a government shutdown last week (the budget would have lapsed at midnight on March 14, 2025). One reason some cited against allowing a...more

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Important Information on California’s Wildfire Workplace Safety Regulations

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In light of recent wildfires across Southern California, employers should make sure they are familiar with California’s wildfire smoke standard. Sadly, harmful air quality from wildfire smoke can occur anywhere in the state...more

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Starting with Employee 1

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While many employment discrimination laws don’t apply until you have 15, 25 or 50 employees, there are several employment laws that apply when you hire your first employee...more

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6th Circuit: An agreement that shortens the limitations period for FLSA and EPA claims is not enforceable because it deprives the...

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The Sixth Circuit recently made clear in Boaz v. FedEx, et al., No. 12-5319, that an employer cannot shorten the time within which an employee can bring claims under the FLSA and EPA....more

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