Sexual harassment in the workplace is in the news often lately, with several incidents reported in the entertainment industry as well as various levels of government. In addition, the educational sector is not immune to allegations of sexual abuse. A situation...
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Women not the only victim of workplace discrimination
The recent #MeToo movement has brought many stories of sexual harassment in the workplace to light. Women in Wisconsin and all across the country have shared their experiences of sexual misconduct throughout all industries. However, statistics show that women are not...
Suit claims Senator’s aide was allegedly fired for whistleblowing
In Wisconsin and across the United States, whistleblower laws exist to protect employees from retaliation for speaking up when they witness inappropriate or illegal activities in the workplace. Whistleblower is a term that is often used to describe a...
Whistleblowing: Man received damages for lost future wages, grief
Employees in Wisconsin and elsewhere in the country have the protection to report a company's wrongdoings without the fear of losing their jobs. This so-called whistleblowing is protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act that was passed in 1989. A company in...
City, police bureau faced with whistleblowing lawsuit
Employees in Wisconsin and elsewhere around the country are often asked to evaluate various work processes and procedures as part of their jobs. Their reports may include findings of inefficiencies and result in recommendations for improvements to the systems...
Improvements to whistleblowing legislation
Most employees in Wisconsin and elsewhere around the nation go to their jobs every day, expecting safe and ethical working environments. If they were to discover practices that violate that safety or ethics, they should be able to report the violations without fear of...
Whistleblowing costs man his job
Reporting improper behavior in the workplace can be stressful. Although Wisconsin workers likely hope that whistleblowing will help, most understand that doing the right thing can have consequences. Retaliation and even wrongful termination are not uncommon...
Whistleblowing efforts generally stem from concern
Employees are expected to perform their jobs in an appropriate manner. There are often specific ways that things should be done, and employers usually insist their employees follow all established guidelines and procedures. At least this is the case in most Wisconsin...
Whistleblowing VA dentist placed on administrative leave
VA patients rely on timely consultations and treatments for their injuries, many of which might be severe or stemming from their service in the armed forces. Unfortunately, VA patients in Wisconsin and elsewhere often face long wait times, and one dentist claims she...
Odyssey Whistleblower Case In Milwaukee Brings $25 Million To The U.S. Treasury
, announced the settlement of its client’s qui tam lawsuit against the for-profit hospice chain, Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. Odyssey agreed to pay $25 million to the federal government to resolve qui tam lawsuits that alleged that it submitted...

