On October 28, 2021, Governor Hochul signed legislation which expanded the scope of  whistleblower protection under New York Labor Law Section 740. The new amended law expands the scope of individuals protected, the definition of protected activity, and the types of employment related actions which can constitute retaliation, the remedies and the notice requirements for

All viable whistleblower cases arise from allegations of wrongdoing serious enough to run afoul of some statute or rule. Common issues in every whistleblowing case include:

  • Who is subject to protection against retaliation as a whistleblower?
  • What types of conduct or speech are entitled to protection as whistleblowing?
  • What must a whistleblower do by way