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Protection for Employees who are Retaliated against for Refusing to Work under Unsafe Conditions

Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (“Act”), at 29 U.S.C.…

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The Qui Tam Action under the Federal False Claims Act: Brief Overview

“Qui tam” is the process by which an individual sues or prosecutes in the name…

12 years ago

Hostile Work Environment Claims under Title VII – Brief Overview

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes it "an unlawful employment practice for an…

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Retaliation Claims under Title VII – Brief Overview

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act provides: "It shall be an unlawful employment practice…

12 years ago

Overview of PA Whistleblower Law

The Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, 43 P.S. § 1421, et seq. holds that no employer may discharge,…

12 years ago

Philadelphia Business Lawyers: Whistleblower Protection for Employees under the Clean Air Act

1. Employees and Employers Covered The purpose of the Clean Air Act (CAA) is to…

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Philadelphia Business Lawyers: Whistleblower Protection for Employees under the National Transit Systems Security Act

1. Employees and Employers Covered Under the National Transit Systems Security Act (NTSSA), employees of public…

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Philadelphia Business Lawyers: Whistleblower Protection for Employees under the Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act

1. Employees and Employers Covered Under the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act (PSIA), employees of owners or…

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Whistleblower Protection for Employees under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act

1. Employees and Employers Covered To be an employee covered under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act…

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Whistleblower Protection for Employees under the Toxic Substances Control Act

1. Employees and Employers Covered The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulates the industrial chemicals produced…

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