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U.S.C. § 5851.1 is a whistleblower retaliation protection law that protects energy workers who report or otherwise act upon safety concerns. This law specifically prohibits employers from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees for several acts, including notifying an employer of a violation, initiating an enforcement proceeding, or testifying in a safety or enforcement proceeding. Read More …
We have had a chance to represent a number of State workers in whistleblower retaliation cases – from the lower level clerks to the higher ranked managers and even one governor appointee. I was surprised to hear from them not only about the waste of public funds that they witnessed but also about the fraud, Read More …
California Government Code 8547 is the core statute that provides for whistleblower protection against retaliation for the State workers in California. The law states that state employees should be free to report waste, fraud, abuse of authority, violation of law, or threat to public health without fear of retaliation. This law covers University of California Read More …