Description
Learn practical considerations for how to reduce risks of whistleblower retaliation lawsuits.Legal protections for employees who report illegal misconduct by their employers have increased dramatically over the past 30 years. Employees are taking advantage of these protections and retaliation lawsuits are on the rise. Employers should be aware of what protections exist for whistleblowers and who and what conduct is protected, as well as recent developments in whistleblowing law.
Date: 2021-07-22 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Whistleblower Basics
• Sources of Whistleblower Protections
• Federal Law
• State Law
• Common Law
• Defining Whistleblowing and Protected Conduct
• Who Is Protected?
Developments in Whistleblowing Law
• New and Proposed Legislation/Reforms
• Federal Law
• State Law
• Recent and Notable Court Decisions
Questions and Answers
HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Terran C. Chambers-Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Sara L. Lewenstein – Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
