Category: Whistleblower
Want to Talk About Something Other than Overtime?
Its been a busy week in H.R. land. We feel you. It's been a busy week for us too. Well, let's end things on a high note, and no we're not talking about weed at work. Last week the President signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act. I know what...
Mark Twain, Keith Richards & The Manager Rule
Are reports of the death of the manager's rule greatly exaggerated ? Gentle reader, as you know, the manager rule is a common defense to whistleblower or retaliation claims and holds that a management employee who disagrees with or opposes their employer's actions in the course of their normal...
Can the Gravity of the Employer’s Reasons for Termination Outweigh the Employee’s Evidence of Retaliation?
As employment lawyers we have seen some pretty awful examples of behavior in the workplace. If we are involved, we are usually helping our clients weigh the risk of litigation against the need to remove an employee from the company. When we consult with people we usually ask about...