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#MeToo whistleblowing is upending A century-old legal precedent in US demanding loyalty to the boss

  • Written by Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon

When was the last time you agreed to keep a secret?

Perhaps it was a personal confidence shared by a close family member or friend. Or it might have been in a contract with your employer to safeguard confidential information. Either way, you probably felt a strong sense of obligation to keep that secret.

At least when it comes to the workplace,...

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