The Securities and Exchange Commission has awarded $14 million to an unnamed individual who published a detailed report on ongoing fraud by unidentified perpetrators. Despite providing credible evidence and valuable insights in the initial report, the agency initially...
Whistleblower Protection
Whistleblower Protection
New York expands whistleblower protections
New York Labor Law § 740 was amended and enacted on January 26, 2022. It significantly strengthens and expands the reach of worker protections in the private sector who allege retaliation for various actions, including whistleblowing. The new law includes the...
Whistleblowing: how to prepare
The average worker may recognize fraudulent behavior or wrongdoing at work, but they often do not know the best way to respond. Below are some critical steps that the potential whistleblower must take before filing a report or making a claim. Gathering the necessary...
NYPD cop calls on mayor to launch probe
Former New York cop Frank Serpico is probably one of the most famous whistleblowers in U.S. history. Now 85, he recently received a medal of honor 50 years after testifying to corruption in the NYPD. But there have been others who stepped forward. New York Police...
SEC proposes smart changes for whistleblowers
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced two new amendments on February 10. The objective is to bolster its successful whistleblower program further and address some issues raised by rule changes passed in 2020. The proposals One proposed amendment allows the...
SCOTUS will not hear whistleblower protection for ex-employees case
The United States Supreme Court issued a statement on January 24 saying it will not review a split in federal appeals court rulings over whistleblowers who face retaliation after leaving their jobs. The announcement refers to a 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling...
Whistleblower prompts DHS investigation of a detention center
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General issued a damning new report entitled “Medical Processes and Communication Protocols Need Improvement at Irwin County Detention Center” (ICDC). The DHS filed the report in response to the 2020...
Dozens caught in CARES Act fraud cases
Many businesses were lucky enough to receive government aid and assistance in the past year. Often this was through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which introduced significant federal spending to support and stabilize the economy,...
What counts as employer retaliation against a whistleblower?
Under federal law, every worker has the right to report unsafe or illegal workplace practices on the part of their employer without fear of retaliation. This means that you will have a solid cause of action for a lawsuit against your employer if they take actions to...
Who is liable for government contractor fraud?
Whistleblowers are often a beneficial resource in identifying government contractors behaving dishonestly. They commit fraud when they do not provide services or goods outlined in a state or federal government contract. Despite the different industries and structured...
