Karen Jennings Evans

Karen Jennings Evans

July 10, 2023 | The Recorder

California's Whistleblower Law Applies Even When Employees Report Unlawful Conduct That the Recipient Already Knew

The California Supreme Court the held that whistleblower protection also can apply when an employee reports a violation to the person responsible for the unlawful conduct, as well as when an employee reports a violation that was already reported by another employee, according to Hunton Andrews Kurth's Emily Burkhardt Vicente and Karen Jennings Evans.

By Emily Burkhardt Vicente and Karen Jennings Evans

7 minute read

March 18, 2022 | The Recorder

California Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof in Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

The California Supreme Court has cleared up decades of confusion among courts by clarifying in a recent ruling over state whistleblower retaliation claims.

By Karen Jennings Evans and Roland M. Juarez

6 minute read

October 05, 2018 | The Recorder

California Supreme Court's Clarification of 'Background Check' Laws

Employers must ensure they are following stricter notice and authorization requirements.

By Robert T. Quackenboss, Karen Jennings Evans and Jason P. Brown

6 minute read