Daily Archives: March 24, 2009

New Whistleblower Protections Under the Stimulus Bill: The McCaskill Amendment

The recent stimulus package contains new protections for whistleblowers.  Any organization receiving stimulus funds should be aware of these provisions because, among other things, they contain posting requirements.  More after the break.

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4th Circuit Reaffirms That Decision Makers Must Be Aware Of Protected Activity To Support Retaliation Claim

In an unpublished opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit reaffirmed its position that in order to establish a prima facie case of retaliation under the FMLA, a plaintiff must show that the persons responsible for the adverse employment … Continue reading

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