Dr Zarkoff Wrote:
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> It's quite possible the whistleblower laws have
> been strengthen to cover private companies -it's
> been at least 10 years since I discussed WB laws
> with Joe- but I don't know whether this is the case.
From the Seattle Time article linked earlier in this thread:
Quote:Seattle TimesU.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle disagreed and set a trial date for Sept. 17, although it is likely that will be delayed. In the meantime, both sides will proceed with discovery and depositions.
“It is clear that railroad employees such as plaintiff have important rights and duties under public policy that are protected independently of the [collective-bargaining agreements governing] their labor relations,” Settle wrote.
“For instance, [the law] expressly provides a cause of action for railroad employees who suffer retaliation for reporting railroad hazards and misconduct by railroad carriers,” the judge said.
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www.seattletimes.com]
The suit is filed under Federal Whistleblower law as per the Times article.