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Reserve Officer Says He Was Fired For Blowing Whistle

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A former law enforcement officer in Contra Costa County says his employment has been terminated because he stepped forward to protest unethical police department policies. The man, who blew the…

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San Onofre Nuclear Employees Lack State Worker Shield

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

One of the nuclear industry’s worst safety offenders is on the hook for more than just hazardous conditions at the facility. New information about the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station…

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School Worker Claims Retaliation After Reporting ‘gun Show’

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Sensitive issues thrive in the modern American educational environment. Principals and other administrative staff are charged with protecting their school’s students, though they are not always ethical in their efforts.…

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Some Steps To Take If You Found Evidence Of Fraud At Work

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Finding evidence of fraud at work usually either confirms suspicions you already had or comes as a complete shock. Whether expected or unexpected, the fact that you unearthed the evidence…

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The Firing Process And Your Legal Protections As A Whistleblower

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

If you notice health and safety violations at your place of employment, it could mean two things: that your rights to a safe workplace are being violated and that both…

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Understanding Whistleblower Protections Under Sarbanes-oxley

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

The federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002 and has come to be known as SOX in business environments. SOX addresses fraudulent financial activity in publicly traded companies and provides…

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What Is Retaliation?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

In the case of a whistleblower situation, retaliation occurs if an employer or person of authority takes action against the employee solely because he or she brought information to light…

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When Are You A Whistleblower?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

California and federal law provide protection for whistleblowers. Protections include the fact that employers cannot move to prevent whistleblowing or retaliate against someone who has done so. But what is…

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Whistleblower Awarded $631,200 In Medicare Fraud Case

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A respiratory therapist in Fresno County was working at a sleep medicine center when she noticed what she believed to be Medicare fraud happening at the facility. She decided to…

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Whistleblower Protection Claim Filed Against Government Group

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A California worker who was removed from a high-profile computer project has filed a whistleblower complaint after he brought to light a variety of problems with the computer system he…

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