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How to address employment issues involving a whistleblower

Photo of David CrossBy David Cross and Norah Chafardet on Posted in Australia
Under the whistleblowing regime in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (CA), it is unlawful for someone to cause or threaten to cause detriment to, or victimise, a person because they believe or suspect that the person has made, may have made, or could make a whistleblowing disclosure (Whistleblower).  Very substantial civil and criminal sanctions apply … Continue reading

Obamacare: does it hide a potent whistleblower pill?

Photo of Mario Barrera (US)Photo of James HughesBy Mario Barrera (US) and James Hughes on Posted in United States, Whistleblowing
The Affordable Care Act (ACA)—or “Obamacare”—has gotten plenty of attention due to technical glitches with the HealthCare.gov website, consumers’ difficulties obtaining (or keeping) insurance through the exchanges, and Health Secretary Sibelius’s recent resignation. But some notable provisions of the ACA have gone largely unremarked—particularly an amendment to Title 29 of the U.S. Code. Added by … Continue reading

Whistleblowing: what protections do employees have?

Photo of Judicaël FouquetBy Judicaël Fouquet on Posted in Europe, France, Whistleblowing
French employment law does not provide for a comprehensive and consistent set of rules for the purpose of protecting whistleblowers. Instead, French employment law tackles issues arising out of whistleblowing situations through a relatively meagre set of legislative provisions resulting principally from recent awareness on the subject. Specific regulations: limited protection Under currently applicable legislation … Continue reading
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