Monthly Archives: May 2026
Limits of the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: Why Private Sector Employees Can—and Often Do—Fall Through the Cracks
Whistleblower protections are often viewed as a broad safeguard for employees who report wrongdoing and then face retaliation. In practice, however, the scope of protection depends heavily on the statutory framework at issue. Pennsylvania’s primary state-level statute, the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, is notably narrow in its application. While it offers meaningful protections in certain… Read More »
Expanding Protections Under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA): One of the Nation’s Broadest Frameworks
New Jersey provides one of the more robust statutory frameworks for employee whistleblower protection. The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, commonly known as CEPA, is widely regarded as one of the country’s most expansive state whistleblower statutes. Unlike Pennsylvania’s narrower whistleblower framework (addressed in another post available here), which often leaves private sector… Read More »