Understanding and Limiting Whistleblower Claims

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) enforces some 25 federal laws that provide whistleblower protections for employees who suffer discrimination or retaliation for reporting activities that violate the specific laws and more whistleblower laws are likely on the way. Whistleblower complaints are expected to increase given the Biden Administration’s emphasis on greater enforcement by OSHA. This is evidenced by the new national program launched by OSHA to focus inspection and enforcement efforts on "companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus," and protect employees who make complaints about those risks. In addition to federal whistleblower laws, states, like Tennessee, have enacted whistleblower laws that protect employees from termination/discrimination for reporting unlawful activity.in a variety of circumstances.

This webinar, presented by Tennessee attorney Greg Grisham, will examine the reach of federal and state whistleblower protections and provide guidance on how employers can limit exposure to whistleblower claims.

If you have any questions, please contact Abby Tasman.

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