When Congress passed the Taxpayer First Act in 2019, most people focused on how it changed the IRS. But there is another part of the law that matters a lot for everyday workers. It creates real protection for employees who speak up about possible tax fraud or unpaid taxes. For the first time, federal law
Imagine your boss tells you to do something you know is against the law‚ falsify a safety report, drive a truck that’s clearly unsafe, dump waste illegally, or cover up something that could hurt a customer. You do the right thing and refuse. A week later, you’re fired.
If that sounds familiar, here’s something every
Many employees don’t realize this until it’s too late: whistleblower retaliation claims often come with extremely short deadlines—sometimes as little as 30 days to act. If you believe you were punished, terminated, demoted, or threatened for speaking up about unlawful or unethical conduct at work, time is not on your side. Acting quickly can
When employees speak up about unsafe working conditions or violations of law, federal whistleblower statutes are designed to protect them from retaliation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers one of the broadest whistleblower protection programs in the country, enforcing anti‑retaliation provisions under more than twenty federal statutes. Understanding which law applies, how long
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration does a lot more than investigate and respond to workplace safety issues. It also operates a Whistleblower Protection Program to administer special anti-retaliation provisions for various types of claims, many of which the general public does not know much about.
This blog is Part 2 of 2 to
The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration does a lot more than investigate and respond to workplace safety issues. It also operates a Whistleblower Protection Program to administer special anti-retaliation provisions for various types of claims, many of which the general public does not know much about.
This blog is Part 1 of 2 to
In the world of office politics and endless Zoom calls, raising concerns can be intimidating. But sometimes, doing the right thing means stepping forward—especially when the law is on your side.
So, When Does Speaking Up Become Legally Protected?
Whistleblowing: What It Really Means
Whistleblowing is
Ever wondered what the causation standard for an 11 (c) violation was? Well keep reading because the answer if further addressed below. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 was designed to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees across the United States. One critical provision
The 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature convenes on January 10, 2023 and lasts until May 29, 2023. This coming Monday, November 14, is the first day that legislators can file bills. I hope that this session, Texas finally fixes the Texas Whistleblower Act to
Hark, frēndes! The feld flours blosme and the sǒnne shines. “Tis spring. And that means its Ren Fest season!
Right now, through April 24, just outside of Austin there is the Sherwood Forest Faire. After that, head north by horse for three days and you will
