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Whistleblower complaints often expose inappropriate activities by companies in many different industries. Natural resource extraction involves large sums of money and high stakes that sometimes lead to deceptive practices. An evolving case involving the Canadian...
In the age of the modern digital workforce, work from home (WFH) situations has exploded exponentially, especially with changes in recent years. Some major changes in workplace culture have surfaced because of this. However, some problems in the culture remain the...
Most people expect the United States government to act with honesty and accountability; however, wrongdoings do occur. These can cost the taxpayers billions of dollars and even affect lives. If federal employees become aware of, or suspect, wrongdoings, they can...
As a worker, discrimination could affect you in various ways. Whether you lose your job or struggle with a demotion, this is a serious problem in Michigan and across the U.S. Sometimes, workers experience discrimination due to their age. Regrettably, age...
Many people may not know what to do when they experience sexual harassment at work. However, there are concrete steps that employees can take. Sometimes, people may worry that they will lose their jobs if they report sexual harassment. The Houston Chronicle says that...
Anyone considering reporting a workplace violation should know that the law is on their side. There are many legal protections the government offers, including to those who report their employer for illegal activity and rights violations. With these protections in...
Qui tam actions are those where you bring an action against another party on behalf of the government. So, in a qui tam action, you are taking the case to court, but the government is the plaintiff. You may do this because you will receive part of the damages if you...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's whistleblower program promotes reporting vehicle safety violations. According to the NHTSA website, whistleblowers help correct serious vehicle safety issues. Employees reporting companies that fail to comply with...
At the time of hire, your employer promised you competitive wages in exchange for your skills and experience. However, if they fail to honor this agreement, the outcome can have detrimental consequences for you. Initially, you may question if you simply misunderstood...
Employers across the board have made many attempts in recent years to make their work environments better for all employees. Unfortunately, it is impossible for every company to control every employee, and hostile work environments still emerge. But what contributes...
