November 14, 2011
Hear the Whistle Blow: Is Your Company Prepared?
Littler shareholders Gregory Keating, Edward Ellis and Earl “Chip” Jones provide insight on issues surrounding the recent increase in whistleblower lawsuits, including legislative expansion of whistleblower rights, potential risks to employers and steps management can take to prevent these types of claims. “When an internal complaint, government investigation or whistleblower lawsuit arises, the response must be well-coordinated at a high level to ensure that it is properly managed from both a compliance and human resources perspective,” advise the authors.
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