Whistleblowing: US, UK and Australian Models
I bumped into this useful summary of the US, UK and Australian whistleblowing regimes. It makes for an interesting read in light of the Supreme Court of Canada's recent Merk decision.
Month: November 2005
Whistleblowing: Lawful Authority
The ability of an employee to speak out on workplace impropriety without fear of retribution has important implications that transcend the workplace and into society as a whole. Think of the recent organizational failures that might have gone in a…
Privacy Cases: Biometric Identification
The world is a changing place with the present and breathtaking changes in technology. Miniature video cameras, cellphone cameras, server mining, phishing, e-mail monitoring, and let's not forget crafty investigative services. Employers and employees have a lot to think about…
Employer Vicarious Liability for Employee Conduct
An employer's responsibility for employee conduct is a hot topic these days with the Supreme Court of Canada speaking repeatedly to the point over the last several years. Two recent decisions dealing with an employer's vicarious liability are Blackwater v.…
Workers Compensation Fraud
I came across this California Department of Insurance press release on WCB fraud. Apparently, WCB fraud doesn't go over well in the Golden State with this worker receiving jail time. WCB fraud in Canada can also result in criminal prosecution…