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Whistleblower Protection Policies Employer Liability Issues Private Sector

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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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Employers Beware: New York State Expands Whistleblower Protections Increasing Employer Liability

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On October 28, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending the New York Labor Law (“Labor Law”) to substantially enhance the whistleblower protections afforded to private-sector workers who report alleged...more

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The Age of the Corporate Informant: Australia Expands Private-Sector Whistleblower Protections

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Sweeping changes to corporate whistleblowing laws in Australia came into effect on 1 July 2019. The reforms provide for a range of additional protections to eligible whistleblowers, including a right of...more

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Top Ten Laws Affecting California Employers in 2018

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The California legislature and governor have had another busy year adding new laws and regulations for California employers. The changes hit virtually every aspect of the employment relationship – including applications,...more

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