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Whistle-Blower Complaints and COVID-19: How to Deal With the Increase of Liability

 

Learn how to properly handle a whistle-blower investigation and the potential remedies for whistle-blower violations and settlement options.

COVID-19 pandemic has caused a tremendous impact on employment in the United States. As a result, there has been a significant number of employees laid off while employees who remain on the job have and are facing many novel safety and health issues. This has resulted in OSHA receiving an increase in a number of whistle-blower complaints. History involving past major catastrophic events such as 9/11, resulted in a significant increase in whistle-blower claims. Employers must prepare for more complaints and resulting whistle-blower investigations by OSHA. This topic will examine what is protected activity and adverse employment action. It will discuss both the employee's and employer's burden of proof. The information will discuss how to properly handle a whistle-blower investigation. Finally, the information will examine the potential remedies for whistle-blower violations and settlement options.

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Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.

Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.

Fisher & Phillips LLP

  • Partner in the Atlanta office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, a leading national labor and employment law firm
  • More than 30 years representing employers in thousands of OSHA inspections and OSHA citation contests
  • Has assisted U.S. and international clients in developing and implementing internal safety and health compliance policies and strategic plans
  • Appointed Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health by President George W. Bush in September 2005
  • During his tenure at OSHA, workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities rates dropped to their lowest level in recorded history
  • Recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on occupational safety and health
  • Frequent keynote speaker and lecturer on workplace safety, leadership development, and other labor and employment topics

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