Saved by The Bell — Penn State Dodges Further Litigation in Whistleblower Case Involving Team Doctor

By Fiona Steele, J.D. Candidate, Kacie Kergides of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP and Kimberly L. Sachs of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP   Employers take note—in Pennsylvania, the 180-day statute of limitations for whistleblower claims starts running when an employee receives definitive notice of an adverse employment decision—not on the effective date of termination. At least, that is what one Pennsylvania court held in April 2020 when it had the opportunity to cla