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California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog
California Supreme Court to decide whether whistleblower protections apply when the employer already knows about the violation
By Guest Author
The California Supreme Court has agreed to address whether the whistleblower statute, Labor Code section 1102.5, subdivision (b), applies to and protects from retaliation, an employee who discloses violations of…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
The 1st nominee for the “Worst Employer of 2023” is … the foul-mouthed retaliator
"I'm going to fire all the motherf---ers!" That's the threat Department of Labor accused Tamesha Porter, the sole owner and operator of Safe Haven Assisted Living of Haslett, of making to her…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
The 1st nominee for the “Worst Employer of 2023” is … the foul-mouthed retaliat
"I'm going to fire all the motherf---ers!" That's the threat Department of Labor accused Tamesha Porter, the sole owner and operator of Safe Haven Assisted Living of Haslett, of making to her…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
Ford Motor Co. Employee Sues For Sexual Harassment
By Jade
A former female employee of Ford Motor Co. sued the company for allegedly retaliating against her after she submitted a sexual harassment complaint. The woman, who made numerous complaints to…
NY Disability Law Blog
Can My Employer Retaliate If I Claim Workers’ Comp?
Employees should know their rights and responsibilities, especially during a workplace incident. However, some studies have shown that less than 5% of workers report their injuries to OSHA. Workers remain…
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments
Ninth Circuit Holds That California Insurance Code Section 533 Bars Indemnity Coverage for Employment Retaliation Claims
By Jeffrey Ward
The Ninth Circuit has held that California Insurance Code § 533 bars indemnity coverage for retaliation claims brought against the County of Sacramento Sheriff’s Department under California’s Fair Employment and…
Proskauer Whistleblower Defense
DC Circuit: SOX’s Anti-Retaliation Provision Does Not Apply Extraterritorially
By Pinchos Goldberg, Ariel Brotman
As we previously reported, on February 13, 2020, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) of the Department of Labor (DOL) dismissed a former in-house attorney’s whistleblower claims because he worked entirely…
NY Disability Law Blog
New York Lawmakers Introduce Workers’ Comp Anti-Retaliation Bill
Last Thursday, the New York Senate introduced a bill to protect workers’ rights further. If it passes, companies and employers can face severe penalties for discriminating against undocumented employees who…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
New Jersey Contractor Sued for Retaliation Against Employees Who Raised Concerns about Discrimination and Fraud
By Casey Liu
A new lawsuit filed in New Jersey paints a troubling picture of retaliation that allegedly took place at a pipeline infrastructure management company. Three former workers are suing Progressive Pipeline…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
Anheuser-Busch Settles Worker’s Retaliation Claims
By Jade
Anheuser-Busch, the owner of notable beer brands including Budweiser and Stella Artois, settled a worker’s retaliation claims in a concise one-page order. Before resolving the case, however, a portion of…