New Pregnancy and Nursing Laws Provide More Protection for New Parents
- posted: Oct. 12, 2023
- Employee Rights,  New Legislation
In December 2022, President Biden signed into law two important pieces of legislation: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Read More
Employers May Face Higher Whistleblower Risks Under New Law
- posted: Jun. 22, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation
A new law regarding whistleblowers could mean new risks for employers. The Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act was passed last year as part of Congress’s omnibus spending bill. The Act Read More
How the Speak Out Act Affects Employment Contracts and Severance Agreements
- posted: May 02, 2023
- Employee Rights,  New Legislation,  Sexual Harassment
President Joe Biden signed the Speak Out Act into law in December 2022. This law renders unenforceable nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses in employment contracts and severance agreements, regarding allegations of Read More
Congress Expands Whistleblower Eligibility to Include Auditors and Compliance Professionals
- posted: Mar. 23, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation
Congress recently included the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act as part of the omnibus budget, which President Biden has signed into law. This new Act includes measures to expand enforcement Read More
New Bill Would Create Shorter Wait Time for SEC Whistleblower Awards
- posted: Jul. 21, 2022
- Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation
The Whistleblower Program of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been a significant success since its implementation in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act, but there have been some Read More
New York Boosts its Whistleblower Protections
- posted: Apr. 12, 2022
- New Legislation
As of January 26, 2022, some new, enhanced whistleblower protections went into effect in the state of New York. The changes to the law were as follows: The state change the definition 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
Paid Leave Under the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan
- posted: Apr. 29, 2021
- Employee Rights,  New Legislation
One of the very first steps President Joe Biden took upon assuming the presidency was to attack the COVID-19 pandemic and lay out plans for relief for Americans who have Read More
Washington, D.C. Passes Tax Fraud Qui Tam Statute
- posted: Apr. 08, 2021
- Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation,  Fraud
On January 13, Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C. signed into law the False Claims Amendment Act of 2020. It will become effective as soon as the 30-day congressional review Read More
New Legislation Requires Shell Companies to Disclose Their Owners
- posted: Mar. 15, 2021
- Graft and Corruption,  New Legislation
A new law passed in Congress in December that will, for the very first time, require shell companies to provide the names of owners, or face jail time and/or stiff Read More
LA County Board of Supervisors Enhances COVID-19 Whistleblower Protections
- posted: Feb. 22, 2021
- Employee Rights,  New Legislation
This fall, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance protecting employees against retaliation for reporting violations of COVID-19 health protocols in workplaces. The county had seen a significant Read More
Long Island City Council Creates New Law for Greater Whistleblower Protections During Pandemic
- posted: Aug. 04, 2020
- Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation
Members of the City Council for Long Island City developed new legislation to offer greater protections for whistleblowers who speak out about workplace safety issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Read More
Frisco Firm Fires Employee After She Shelters in Place in Dallas County, Suit Says
- posted: Apr. 27, 2020
- Employee Rights,  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,  Graft and Corruption,  Uncategorized,  Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation,  Fraud,  Employee Retirement Income Security Act,  Wrongful Termination
In her article published April 23, 2020, on nbcdfw.com, Diana Zoga discusses a lawsuit filed in Dallas County in mid-April. The suit was filed by Amy Reggio, a woman who says Read More
New Special Counsel Will Increase Efficiency of Whistleblower Retaliation Cases
- posted: Feb. 27, 2018
- New Legislation
Under federal law, it is illegal for agencies or offices to take any sort of action against an employee who reports wrongdoing or safety concerns. Of course, retaliation still unfortunately Read More
Whistleblower Protection Act Sponsored by Wisconsin Senator Signed into Law
- posted: Jan. 08, 2018
- New Legislation
A bill named after a whistleblower who worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin, was signed into law in October. The legislation, entitled the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Read More
Rule Changes Allow CFTC to File Whistleblower Retaliation Claims
- posted: Sep. 21, 2017
- Whistleblower Litigation,  New Legislation
Recently implemented rule changes allow the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to file whistleblower retaliation claims against employers. These changes, adopted in May, also prevent employers from preemptively forbidding employees Read More