Witnessing illegal or unethical activities in the workplace can be unsettling. Deciding to report such misconduct is courageous and necessary for maintaining healthy, thriving workplaces. Whistleblowers also play a critical role in our society by exposing wrongdoing that harms people and communities. If you’ve taken
When employees discover potentially unethical, illegal (or just plain stupid) company conduct, MSB Employment Justice highly recommends speaking to one of our attorneys who’ve been handling these complex whistleblower cases for decades. Deciding to call out the potentially illegal conduct of an employer is not
Many companies run afoul of the law – skirting regulations, engaging in fraud, and mistreating workers. When companies do this, employees can (and should) speak up to make things right, which is sometimes called “blowing the whistle.” Employees who do this often fear retaliation in
Minnesota law provides protections for whistleblowers who report violations of state or federal law. These protections are designed to encourage individuals to report illegal activity without any fear of retaliation from their employers. Here’s a closer look at what you should know about the legal
Healthcare employees care deeply about their patients and work extremely hard, navigating complex medical and ethical situations every day to give their patients great care. These workers also recognize when patients aren’t being treated up to the clinical or ethical standards required in the healthcare
MSB Employment Justice partner Ross Stadheim recently joined AM 950 host and production manager Brett Johnson to discuss important protections available to employees under the Minnesota Whistleblower Act (MWA). He spoke about how Minnesota has a robust, employee-centered law that protects an employee who becomes
The act of whistleblowing encourages a culture of accountability, honesty, and openness. Whistleblowing allows a company to operate in an environment that enables justice and transparency. Overall, the workplace becomes a protected and safe environment for all members of the company/organization to work in. Most
Blowing the whistle on someone or at an organization is a serious and risky situation. The whole process puts your life, job, family, and even friends in jeopardy. Therefore, your priority should be finding a good whistleblower lawyer, especially since not all whistleblowing is lawful.
Earlier this month, I wrote a blog that provided a rundown of Minnesota’s robust Whistleblower Act and its protections. Indeed, the legal nuts and bolts of the whistleblower “animal” are all equal, but to borrow a line from George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”—some are more equal than others. All of
The same old story headlines American newspapers periodically. An employee recognizes an illegal act committed in the workplace. The righteous employee, looking to right a wrong, dutifully brings the illegality to management’s attention. Instead of thanking the employee, management shoots the messenger by terminating, or otherwise retaliating against the employee. Disheartened,
It’s no secret that the coronavirus pandemic caused many hardships for small businesses. Companies across the country were desperately strapped for funds to keep their business alive. To help soften the blow of the pandemic, the federal government introduced a stimulus package designed to help
Employment law may vary from state to state, which is why it’s essential to break down the Minnesota Whistleblower Act to better understand the protections and rights that you have as an employee. Whistleblower laws, also known as qui tam claims, provide quintessential legal coverage
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