Most people have never had to hire a personal injury lawyer. But if you’ve suffered an injury in an accident, you may need one to get the compensation you deserve. What’s a Personal Injury Lawyer? A personal injury lawyer is a professional who supplies legal assistance to individuals who allege they were hurt, physically or […]
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Whistleblowing is a high-stakes game. When you report misconduct, you are putting your job, reputation, and even your safety at risk. And unfortunately, retaliation against whistleblowers is all too common. According to a Global Business Ethics Survey, about one-third of whistleblowers experience retaliation. Retaliation can take many forms, from verbal abuse to being passed over
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Sexual harassment in the workplace can take many forms. It can be Subtle. It can be Overt. It can be Physical. It can be Verbal. It can be written. It can be online. It can be anywhere. The important thing to remember is that sexual harassment is a form of discrimination. It is illegal. And
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Whistleblowers who report wrongdoing face retaliation from their employers. Retaliation can take many different forms, from demotion to firing. In this blog post, we’ll explore four types of retaliation that whistleblowers might encounter. Discharge Discharge is an act of whistleblower retaliation in which an employer terminates an employee for reporting misconduct. Employees who speak up
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Whistleblowers play an important role in society by exposing corruption and wrongdoing. However, they often face risks such as retaliation, harassment, and even violence. This is why whistleblowers need to protect their identity. What’s whistleblowing? Whistleblowing is disclosing illegal or unethical behavior by individuals working in organizations. The term can also be used to refer
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Many companies shifted to a remote work model in response to the coronavirus pandemic. That means their employees have parted ways with various aspects of physical workplaces. And while commuting and in-person meetings have become a thing of the past for some, sexual harassment has not. It may look different, but it is just as
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Let’s say that you worked up the courage to report an issue such as fraud or corruption in your workplace. Then you eagerly looked forward to seeing the matter set right. Instead of achieving the resolution you desired, you were called into your boss’ office and fired on the spot. This scenario is just one
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Whistleblowers play an important role in exposing corruption and wrongdoing. Not everyone who raises a concern about a possible violation or engages in another protected activity makes headlines. However, some whistleblowers have exposed large-scale misconduct and egregious offenses resulting in massive fines. Most people are familiar with these whistleblower cases: Big tobacco: Jeffrey Wigand was
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Millions of people have been granted security clearances. However, that certainly does not mean that security clearances are easy to obtain. Even maintaining your eligibility can be a difficult task. In fact, there are many potential reasons why a security clearance may be suspended, denied, or revoked. In these situations, you will receive a document
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Workplace sexual harassment can interfere with your ability to perform your job, but it can also take a significant toll on your mental health. You may feel powerless to stand up for yourself. And you may not realize that there are ways to stop the unwelcome and inappropriate conduct. Know that taking active steps to
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