Supreme Court Expands California Whistleblower Protection Law

In a significant development, the California Supreme Court has expanded whistleblower protection under Labor Code Section 1102.5(b). Previously, courts required whistleblowers to disclose new information, limiting protection for employees reporting violations already known to their employers. However, this week’s ruling changes that interpretation. The case of People ex rel. Garcia-Brower v. Kolla’s Inc. involved a […]