U.S. Has Seen More than 2,000 COVID-Related Employment Lawsuits
- posted: Jun. 24, 2021
- Covid-19
As of April 6, the number of employment complaints related to the COVID-19 pandemic had surpassed 2,000 in courts around the United States. This is thanks to a ramping up Read More
Whistleblower Claims Officials at Merck COVID Vaccine Plant Minimized Safety Risks
- posted: Jun. 21, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Covid-19
A new complaint filed by the Office of Special counsel indicates inspection officials at the Food and Drug Administration downplayed major concerns regarding safety and hygiene at a Merck factory Read More
OSHA Files Whistleblower Retaliation Case Against Missouri Carbon Fiber Manufacturer
- posted: Jun. 17, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently filed a whistleblower protection claim against a carbon fiber manufacturer based in Missouri that fired an employee who had reported safety concerns Read More
A Year in a Pandemic Results in Record Number of OSHA Retaliation Complaints from Whistleblowers
- posted: Jun. 14, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
It’s now been more than a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. In that time, society has seen significant upheaval, and businesses have Read More
SEC Issues its First Whistleblower Award in a Case Related to a Settlement with Another Agency
- posted: Jun. 10, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
The SEC recently announced a $9.2 million award to a whistleblower, an award that was significant not just for its sizable dollar figure, but also the manner in which it Read More
BNSF Railway Co. Will Pay $290,000 in Whistleblower Case
- posted: Jun. 07, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation
BNSF Railway Co., a company based in Forth Worth, Texas, was ordered by federal labor officials to pay $290,000 in damages and back pay to settle a whistleblower claim. The Read More
West Virginia Passes COVID Liability Shield Law
- posted: Jun. 03, 2021
- Uncategorized,  New Legislation,  Covid-19
West Virginia recently became the latest state to pass COVID liability protection legislation. Republican Governor Jim Justice signed the bill that will afford greater protections to businesses, healthcare providers, universities Read More