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  • AMSC inks supply deal for S. Korea wind turbines

    Zachary Comeau November 6, 2017

    Devens energy solutions provider AMSC announced Monday an agreement to supply electrical control systems for a Korean wind turbine manufacturer.

  • C-Mass firms awarded $700K in community health grants

    Zachary Comeau November 1, 2017

    The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts has awarded nearly $700,000 in grants to 11 local organizations to support health improvements in the region.

  • Meet the 2017 Outstanding Women in Business judges

    October 30, 2017

    Kathryn Crockett

    The executive vice president at Worcester architectural firm Lamoureux Pagano Associates, working on designs such as the revitalization of Mechanics Hall in downtown.

  • Nguyen quickly made a difference in Worcester

    Grant Welker October 30, 2017

    The daughter of two Vietnamese refugees, AiVi Nguyen grew up in a household in Worcester where her parents couldn't speak English..

  • Briggs created a $13M engineering powerhouse

    Zachary Comeau October 30, 2017

    Margaret “Peggy” B. Briggs has left her mark on so many real estate developments it's hard to keep track.

  • Bowditch going digital

    Grant Welker October 27, 2017

    103-year-old law firm Bowditch & Dewey is going paperless.

  • Central Mass. collaborative workspaces to split $453K

    Zachary Comeau October 27, 2017

    Six business incubators, makerspaces and coworking spaces in Worcester, Maynard, Framingham and Fitchburg received $453,100 in MassDevelopment grants.

  • Accolades & honors

    October 30, 2017

    Mark Monopoli of the Worcester Law Office of Michael M. Monopoli was recognized by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, as one of 2017's 10 Best DUI Attorneys for Client Satisfaction.

  • Movers & Shakers

    October 30, 2017

    The American Antiquarian Society, the Boys & Girls Club, Quality Beverage and Bethany Hill Place were among those making appointments and promotions.

  • Breaking down the Central Mass. bids for Amazon

    Zachary Comeau October 30, 2017

    Of the 238 cities and states who submitted bids to attract online retail giant Amazon's second headquarters, three are from Central Massachusetts.

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Today's Poll

Should Massachusetts implement more private employee whistleblower protections?
Poll Description

Massachusetts whistleblower laws predominantly safeguard public employees from retaliation when they report violations, abuse, or risks to public health and safety. However, private employees have far more restrictions in regards to their state-provided whistleblower protections, but there are still ways they file retaliation complaints, including federally through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Act.

In January, the state agency Cannabis Control Commission suspended a whistleblower featured in a WBJ investigation. Without providing reasoning, the CCC put Business Operations Manager Meghan Dube on paid administrative leave. Dube subsequently resigned from her role.

In May, Carla LeBlanc, a nurse at Saint Vincent Hospital was fired for her appearance on a local podcast in which she spoke out about long-documented concerns regarding working conditions and interpersonal dynamics at the Worcester facility. She then filed a lawsuit against the hospital and its operator under the Massachusetts Healthcare Whistleblower Protection Act, which offers protections to private healthcare workers. 

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