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Whistle(Blowing) While You Work: An Update on Federal and Virginia State Whistleblower Retaliation Laws




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SCOTUS: Retaliatory Intent Not an Element of SOX Retaliation Claim

  • Supreme Court decision clarifies framework for whistleblowers filing claims under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  • Plaintiffs need to prove only that their whistleblower activity was a contributing factor in their termination, but still must ultimately show causation.




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False Claims Act Retaliation in 2021

A corporate whistleblower can create more financial, organizational, and reputational damage to an employer by using the federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. § 3729-33, than by using any other “whistleblower” law. While the FCA contains no requirement that the whistleblower be an employee to create the damage, most FCA whistleblowers are employees, and almost all of them bring the problem to their management or human resources department before they suffer an adverse employment action. Management often does not hear the whistle blowing when the damage is still avoidable.




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Australia Aims to Give Employees the Right to Disconnect

Australia’s Senate on Thursday, February 8, 2024, passed a bill that would prevent an employer from contacting employees outside of work hours. The bill gives the employee the right to refuse to monitor, read or respond to contact, or attempted contact, from an employer outside of the employee’s working hours without fear of being penalized, unless the employee’s refusal is unreasonable.




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Important Changes for Businesses in Australia – What Employers Should Know

  • Several new employment law changes in Australia have or will soon become enforceable.
  • Employers may need to review and revise their policies and procedures governing wage theft, the right to disconnect, shut-down notices, privacy, sexual harassment, and independent contractors.





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G20 experts available to comment from Brisbane, Australia

The first members of G20 Research Group’s team of experts and analysts have arrived in Brisbane for the G20 summit on November 15–16:  Dr. John Kirton, Co-director, G20 Research Group Julia Kulik, Senior Researcher Caroline Bracht, Senior Researcher Kathryn Kotris, Researcher The rest of the team will arrive in time for the pre-summit conference on […]




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The Moth Radio Hours: Thrill Seekers, Wanderlust, and an Italian Stallion

This week, stories about adventures and thrills. Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Hosted by: Sarah Austin Jenness

Storytellers:

Mack Dryden

Janice Bartley

Brian Gavagan

Lex Jade

Lucy Hayward




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Australia Cancels Satellite Effort With Lockheed Martin As Space Tech Advances

The Australian Ministry of Defence on Nov. 4 terminated its procurement activity with Lockheed Martin [LMT] for a single communications satellite in favor of pursuing multiple spacecraft that could provide […]




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Australia announces next steps to under-16 social media ban

Politicians in Australia's parliament will vote on the law next week and, if passed, it aims to stop children being allowed social media accounts. But for some kids there will be ways around it.




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Australian Rhyming Slang 2 (10 questions)

Title: Australian Rhyming Slang 2
Topic: Cockney Rhyming Slang
Level: Advanced
Information: Choose the correct answer.
Link: https://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/570.html




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Special Episode: Touring an Australian Mobile Restoration Unit

This edition of Ask Annissa takes a tour of the mobile restoration unit for Steamatic, an Australian restoration firm.




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APPEX Takes Shape as Australia’s Largest B2B Event for Processing, Packaging Nears

Automation by Rockwell, an award-winning educational platform on sustainable packaging, and pouch filling and sealing equipment are among the many packaging innovations to be on display.




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Australia data - Wage Price Index for Q3 2024: +0.8% q/q (expected +0.9%, prior +0.8%)

Australia data - Wage Price Index for Q3 2024:

+0.8% q/q for the third consecutive quarter

  • expected +0.9%, prior +0.8%
  • Both the private sector and the public sector rose 0.8%, seasonally adjusted, for the quarter.

+3.5% y/y, lowest annual rise for the series since December quarter 2022 and followed four consecutive quarters of annual wage growth equal to or above 4%.

  • expected +3.6%, prior +4.1%

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) publishes the Wage Price Index (WPI) quarterly, measuring changes in the price of labor, unaffected by shifts in workforce composition, hours worked, or employee characteristics.

The ABS provides detailed WPI data, including breakdowns by industry and sector, offering insights into wage trends across Australia's economy.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.




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Australia - "Wage inflation is moderating as expected"

In brief from WPAC's note:

  • September quarter Wage Price Index below the RBA’s expectation which pointed to a 0.9%qtr rise in both the September and December quarters of 2024
  • Wage inflation peaked at 4.3%yr in December 2023 and has been drifting lower through 2024
  • Wage Price Index (WPI) rose 0.8% (3.5%yr) ... The RBA is currently forecasting annual wages growth to print 3.4%yr for end 2024 and hold at that rate through to June 2025.

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The WPI should easily come in under that RBA forecast by end 2024. While some will point to slowing wages as a reason to cut rates the RBA is in no hurry, still war of elevated demand and inflation likely to pop back above the top of the 2 - 3% target band once government cost of living subsidies roll off.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.




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The argument for a near-term Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate cut remains very thin

ING remarks after the wages data from Australia earlier:

ING says that year-on-year wage growth slowing to 3.5% is a step in the right direction for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to consider rate cuts.

However, ING notes this deceleration alone isn’t enough for the RBA to rule out any upside risks to interest rates.

Despite the softer data, ING believes a case for a near-term rate cut remains weak, predicting the earliest possible easing from the RBA could come in the first quarter of 2025.

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I suspect even Q1 is too early. The RBA next meet on December 9 - 10, where on hold is expected.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.




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AUD traders heads up - Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock speaks Thursday

At 10 am Sydney time on Thursday, November 14, 2024,

  • Panel Participation by RBA Governor Michele Bullock, at the ASIC Annual Forum, Sydney
  • that's 2300 GMT, 1800 US Eastern time on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Perhaps we'll hear something on wages data from earlier today:

But, probably not:

The RBA next meet on December 9 and 10 and no change to the cash rate is widely expected.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.




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Pfizer (Australia) BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5% (50mg/10mL) injection BP ampoule (bupivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate)

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Explore Oracle Labs Australia with Founder & Director Cristina Cifuentes

Jim Grisanzio from Oracle Developer Relations talks with Cristina Cifuentes, Ph.D., who is the Director or Oracle Labs Australia. The conversation covers research and development in the labs, working with engineering teams at Oracle to ensure secure products, engaging university students on a FOSS project, and some history from Sun Microsystems as well. Video on YouTube.

Oracle News Connect Article

Cristina Cifuentes, Ph.D., Founder & Director of Oracle Labs Australia

University of Queensland and Oracle Cyber Security Project

Oracle Labs

Jim Grisanzio, Oracle Developer Relations




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Disney sues DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud

Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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U4SSC - Case study - Data driven energy savings in the Hyperdome shopping centre in Queensland, Australia

U4SSC - Case study - Data driven energy savings in the Hyperdome shopping centre in Queensland, Australia




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U4SSC - Participatory Urban Planning - Melbourne: Australia place-making case

U4SSC - Participatory Urban Planning - Melbourne: Australia place-making case





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La bailarina australiana de breakdance Raygun se retira "decepcionada" por la polémica surgida tras su baile en los Juegos Olímpicos de París

La deportista se convirtió en tendencia en internet debido a sus movimientos de baile poco ortodoxos, con saltos que imitaban a un canguro, durante la competición este verano en la capital francesa, donde no sumó ni un voto de los jueces Leer




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La Justicia gallega frena otros tres parques eólicos, de Iberdrola y Greenalia, en pleno pulso entre el sector y la Xunta

El tribunal autonómico decreta la suspensión cautelar de una terna de proyectos en Ourense, Lugo y A Coruña, y eleva a 62 el número de parques paralizados cautelarmente en el territorio Leer




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Las aristas de Jannik Sinner, el nuevo "deportista más famoso de Italia": "Antes le preguntaban: ¿Eres alemán o italiano?"

Favorito en las ATP Finals, ovacionado en Turín, en su ascenso el número uno del mundo ha tenido que esquivar polémicas por su origen, su lugar de residencia o su positivo en un control antidopaje. Leer




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Pedro Sánchez habla con Donald Trump por teléfono: "España y Estados Unidos somos socios, amigos y aliados estratégicos"

El presidente del Gobierno reitera las "estrechas relaciones bilaterales" que mantienen ambos países tras su conversación con el magnate, a pesar de las palmarias diferencias ideológicas Leer




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Así puede mover el imprevisible Donald Trump el mapa de alianzas en Asia-Pacífico

¿Impondrá un 60% de aranceles a los productos chinos como ha prometido? ¿Ahogará tecnológicamente a su rival? ¿Defenderá Taiwan si el ejército chino lanzara una invasión? Leer




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Muere un hombre aplastado por el aspa de una turbina eólica en Australia

Las gigantescas aspas de las hélices usadas en las turbinas industriales pueden pesar hasta 22 toneladas y tener más de 60 metros de largo Leer




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La Justicia italiana consulta al Tribunal de Luxemburgo tras anular el segundo envío de migrantes a Albania

El vicepresidente Salvini señala con el dedo contra los jueces del país, asegurando que se trata de "una sentencia política contra los italianos". Leer




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Mazón (PP) responde a la 'Commonwealth' pancatalana de Puig (PSOE) con una alianza con Murcia

Bajo la premisa de garantizar agua para Alicante y Murcia a través de la defensa del trasvase del Tajo, el presidente provincial sella un pacto con López Miras mientras lamenta que la elección del presidente de la Generalitat "sea Cataluña y el independentismo" Leer




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Campazzo encuentra aliados: nueve triples entre Rathan-Mayes y Hezonja para vencer a la Virtus

El Real Madrid vuelve a vencer en Euroliga tras acabar con los italianos, en los que destacó el pretendido Cordinier. 20 puntos de Hezonja y decisivo tercer cuarto del Facu Leer




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El nuevo temporal, aliado del rescate en el mar de fallecidos por la DANA: "Puede que los devuelva a la costa"

Quedan 17 personas desaparecidas. Los trabajos se centran en L'Albufera y en el litoral, pero las posibilidades de encontrar sus restos se complican. "Los cuerpos flotan entre 3 y diez días, y ya hemos pasado el 12", asegura Salvamento Marítimo Leer




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Jeremy Irons, Paz Vega, David Puttman, Natalia de Molina... El Festival de Cine Europeo de Sevilla incluirá más de 70 estrenos en España

El SEFF se celebrará del 8 al 16 de noviembre ampliando el número de salas, como el Cartuja Center, Plaza de Armas y Avenida 5 Cines, y abriéndose a Sevilla con numerosas actividades paralelas Leer




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Somalia: Somali President Urges Immediate Action for Palestinian Statehood At Arab-Islamic Summit

[Shabelle] Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- In a compelling speech at the Extraordinary Summit of the Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia underscored the dire necessity of establishing a Palestinian state as crucial for enduring peace in the Middle East.




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Innovating IT infrastructure at CBP: A conversation with Sonny Bhagowalia

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? How is CBP working to modernize its IT infrastructure? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner & Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The post Innovating IT infrastructure at CBP: A conversation with Sonny Bhagowalia first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Labor CIO Ahluwalia to leave after 8 years

Gundeep Ahluwalia, the Labor Department’s chief information officer, helped modernize the agency’s IT infrastructure through the adoption of cloud services.

The post Labor CIO Ahluwalia to leave after 8 years first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Labor nominee Scalia has long record of opposing regulations

Eugene Scalia has a decades-long record of challenging Labor Department and other federal regulations, as well as a famous last name

The post Labor nominee Scalia has long record of opposing regulations first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Alitalia to lay off more than 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears

Alitalia to lay off more than 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears




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CVC Capital reported to be seeking Italian pharma firm sale

CVC Capital reported to be seeking Italian pharma firm sale




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Delta Air Lines, Granite Rock VIC Australia

Delta Air Lines Inc Is A Major Airline Based In The United States Headquartered In Atlanta Delta Is The Worlds Largest Airline... Michael Smith, Systems Engineer, Granite Rock, VIC, Australia




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Aviation Australia Riyadh College, Riyadh Riyadh Saudi Arabia

International Aviation Technical College At Riyadh International Aviation Technical College At Riyadh Provides World Class Aviat... Abdelelah Alsaad, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia




  • Aviation Australia Riyadh College

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Qantas Airways, Melbourne VIC Australia

The Flag Carrier Of Australia And Its Largest Airline By Fleet Size International Flights And International Destinations... Ralph Dawson, Purchasing Executive, Qantas Engineering Supply Chain, Melbourne, VIC, Australia





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Nrma Careflight, Sydney NSW Australia

Our Mission Is To Save Lives Speed Recovery And Serve The Community Careflight Is Dedicated To Providing The Highest Standard Of... Jeff Konemann, Training Manager, Sydney, NSW, Australia





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Jetstar Airways, Ferodale NSW Australia

Famous Low Airfares Great Destinations Discover Our Domestic And International Network Across Australia New Zealand Asia And The... Gregory Lawton, Technical Specialist Structures, Engineering, Ferodale, NSW, Australia





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1903: Australia, Sydney: Assyrian panel on facade of the Art...

1903: Australia, Sydney: Assyrian panel on facade of the Art Gallery of New South Wales




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Australian Federal Parliament calls through its Seat on the ...

Australian Federal Parliament calls through its Seat on the United Nations Security Council and the International Community to take Appropriate Steps to Protect the Rights of the Rights of the Assyrian Christian People of Iraq



  • Assyrian Government Network

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Australia Assists Victims of Sectarian Violence in Northern ...

Australia Assists Victims of Sectarian Violence in Northern Iraq



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Australian Prime Minister’s response to the Assyrian Univers...

Australian Prime Minister’s response to the Assyrian Universal Alliance Letter



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Assyrians in Australia represent their plight at the 2016 DF...

Assyrians in Australia represent their plight at the 2016 DFAT-NGO Forum on Human Rights



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