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
Did you know you can obtain high rewards if you have evidence of fraud against the government by your employer? By asserting a qui tam claim, whistleblowers can take a stand with government protection. Gardner Employment Law can give you
The Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen raised the question: Does the law protect whistleblowers who violate their non-disclosure agreements? As with most legal questions, it depends. Gardner Employment Law analyzes non-disclosure agreements and whistleblower claims. If you believe you may have
