Sentences with phrase «as whistleblower protection»

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The hotline is maintained by an independent third - party company to ensure confidentiality and the firm has a policy in place to protect those who report any misconduct (commonly known as «whistleblower protection»).

Ms. Gray is also Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal, a role that coincides with her position as chairperson of the Select Special Ethics and Accountability Committee, which is reviewing the Election Act, the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, the Conflicts of Interest Act, and the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act.

Cuomo also outlined anti-sexual harassment proposals, announced earlier, that would end secret settlements and state taxpayer - financed payouts to victims, as well as establishing a statewide whistleblower protection system for alleged victims of sexual harassment.

The report is replete with examples of the social controversies involving science and technology at that time - the biological and environmental effects of nuclear weapons testing, DDT and other dioxins, the use of defoliants and herbicides by the U.S. military in Vietnam, the safety of nuclear power plants, the ban on fetal research, a moratorium on recombinant DNA research, the need for human subject protections and informed consent in genetics research, the misuse of psychology as a tool for torture, the implications of national security controls on science; misconduct in science, and the role of and protections for whistleblowers - many of which continue to resonate in the science and society relationship of today.

The state should enact other legal protections such as a statewide False Claims Act that encourage whistleblowers to report instances of fraud.

Section 2302 (b)(8) of Title 5, United States Code, as amended by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (governing disclosures of illegality, waste, fraud, abuse or public health or safety threats);

It is the U.S. Department of Transportation's policy to prohibit employment discrimination and interference or retaliation when protected disclosures are made, as stated in the whistleblower protection laws.

The hotline is maintained by an independent third - party company to ensure confidentiality and the firm has a policy in place to protect those who report any misconduct (commonly known as «whistleblower protection»).

1993 - Mandatory spay / neuter law passed 1994 - Animal cruelty law (H.F. 637) passed 1997 - ARL sought custody of dog in Iowa court system 2000 - Felony animal torture law passed 2001 - Passage of law against bestiality 2002 - Bill introduced to make animal fighting a felony 2004 - Felony punishment animal fight law passed 2006 - Bill to have dogs classified as livestock defeated 2007 - Legislation banning exotic pets passed 2008 - Dangerous wild animals and Pet Protection 2009 - Puppy Mill Bill 2010 - Puppy Mill Bill signed into law 2011 - Additional Puppy Mill legislation 2012 - Whistleblower Ag Bill (against)

There have been many developments in securities whistleblower rulings over the years, but none as compelling as Justice Ginsburg's opinion in Digital Realty Trust, Inc., vs. Somers which held that an employee who merely reports potential securities law violations internally has not done enough to avail himself of the extensive Dodd - Frank anti-retaliation protections, including «the immediate access to federal court, a generous statute of limitations (at least six years), and the opportunity to recover double backpay.»

Although there has not yet been resolution as to whether the whistleblower protections of these laws apply to the claimants themselves, the «bounty» offered by the SEC to these potential claimants is perceived as attractive enough to continue their momentum.

In looking at the latter organization's site, I became aware of its excellent blog, the Whistleblower Protection Blog, which has much more detail on its bullet - lead investigation and the FOIA cases it brought against the FBI, as well as useful posts on legal issues relating to whisteblowers.

Whistleblowers Need Lawyers There have been many developments in securities whistleblower rulings over the years, but none as compelling as Justice Ginsburg's opinion in Digital Realty Trust, Inc., vs. Somers which held that an employee who merely reports potential securities law violations internally has not done enough to avail himself of the extensive Dodd - Frank anti-retaliation protections, including «the immediate access...

The Legislature recently amended Section 8547.10 (c) to add this «satisfactorily addressed» language to the statute, indicating that UC whistleblowers have the same rights and protections under the Government Code as CSU employees.

Some vague protection of whistleblowers is also provided by the general provisions of the Labor Code and other regulations, which, however, do not specifically address the protection of whistleblowers as such.

He was nominated to serve as a management representative on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee in 2012 by U.S. Senators Michael Enzi and Johnny Isakson and was later appointed by Hilda Solis, U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Practice concentrated in employment discrimination (including sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination and wrongful discharge) as well as constitutional issues (including First Amendment, due process and whistleblower protection).

On February 21, 2018, the Supreme Court held in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers that the anti-retaliation whistleblower protections under the Dodd - Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the «Dodd - Frank Act») apply only to those who have reported allegations to the Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC») as of the time of the allegedly retaliatory conduct.

While protection against reprisals appeared as one of the new legislation's aims, many commentators regret that the adopted project does not offer increased protection to a whistleblower and will, therefore, not encourage whistleblowing in Switzerland.

The guide provides background about the existing landscape of whistleblower protection in Canada, as well as practical advice to help organizations determine what an effective system might be for its size and context.

It claims that Keil was preparing to «falsely pose as a victim of unfair employment practices» and sue Magic Leap for violating age discrimination and whistleblower protection laws.