Healthcare providers may see unethical practices that can endanger patient safety, but like anyone they may be fearful of getting involved. Healthcare providers should understand the importance of whistleblowing and how to handle it effectively. At Gardner Employment Law, we
In a groundbreaking decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that retaliatory intent need not be proven for protection in SOX whistleblowing cases. Now, employees who report activities they reasonably believe constitute financial fraud within the company are shielded from
In the pharmaceutical industry, employees often face ethical challenges when they discover fraud. While laws like the False Claims Act support employees who blow the whistle on their employers for fraud upon the federal government, gaps in protections under the
In a new decision, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) takes action to protect whistleblowers. The SEC signaled that it will intensify its scrutiny of employment agreements for language that forbids reporting an employer’s wrongdoing. This shift not only safeguards
Texas follows the majority rule of at-will terminations. However, terminating a whistleblower for reporting fraud can breach both state and federal laws designed to protect whistleblowers. While we previously have written on the subject of whistleblowers, today we provide a
