Employment Blog

Topic: Whistleblowers

Colorado Springs Whistleblower Files Defamation Lawsuit

The state of Colorado is not unfamiliar with the impact a whistleblower can have on the future of a business, local government, or individuals employed by either type of organization. In 2016, Colorado-based company DaVita reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the federal government after a whistleblower accused the company of

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Accusations Of Fraudulent Business At Business School

A for-profit business school is under investigation for federal financial aid fraud after a former employee blew the whistle. The New York Times reports on Kelli Amaya, a former administrator for Harris School of Business from 2009 to 2011. Amaya is one of seven former employees who are suing the

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Whistleblowers Do not Have Free Reign to Take Company Documents

A whistleblower is an employee who reports alleged misconduct within the company, either internally or to external authorities. The misconduct reported usually entails the violation of a regulation or law, such as labor law or health code violations, or other types of fraud or corruption that may affect the public.

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Whistleblowing Accusations Against Prosecutors in Zimmerman Case

Last week, the not guilty verdict announced after the five week-long George Zimmerman trial sparked debates and demonstrations throughout the nation. The office of Florida State Attorney Angela Corey has faced harsh criticism by legal experts and thousands of Americans for its failed prosecution efforts. In addition, Zimmerman’s defense team

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