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
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
A great deal of our practice involves interfacing with federal agencies, but they’re not all the same. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Department of Labor (DOL) are three distinct federal agencies in the United States, each with different responsibilities related
On May 31, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) Final Walkaround Rule went into effect. Initially published on April 1, 2024, the new rule amends 29 C.F.R. 1903.8(c). This rule sets forth the guidelines on who is permitted to be present for an OSHA inspection.
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For many, the World Cup is the sporting event of the decade, and for good reason. It is a moment where countries and cultures from around the world gather for a singular purpose: to watch soccer. Already, the current World Cup has had plenty of
