Whistleblower Protection

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant step in combating corporate wrongdoing by rolling out a whistleblower rewards program. This initiative aims to incentivize individuals with insider knowledge to come forward and report violations of federal laws....

Per federal law, in the realm of federal operations, transparency and accountability are paramount. Whistleblowing, the act of reporting misconduct or hazards, serves as a vital tool in upholding these principles, which is why federal law enshrines whistleblower...

New York employees of federal contractors and federal agencies are protected from retaliation from their employers from speaking out about wrongdoing. This is commonly known as whistleblower protection Common forms of retaliation may include: Termination of employment...

Whistleblowers take a risk when they expose wrongdoing, facing potential retaliation for speaking out. Lawmakers have enacted laws that protect whistleblowers. However, sometimes mistreatment occurs anyway. Retaliation can be sneaky enough to make you wonder if you...

For federal employees who witness misconduct, fraud or abuse within their agencies, the Whistleblower Protection Act is a crucial shield against retaliation. Enacted in 1989 and fortified in 2012, the WPA safeguards federal employees who disclose significant agency...

The vast majority of employers act within the confines of law. Generally, most companies also implement policies and procedures that respect the rights of employees.  Nonetheless, this isn’t always the case. An employee will often have little option but to “blow the...

Reporting an employer’s alleged wrongdoing (known as “whistleblowing”) can appear to be a very risky undertaking. An employer has a number of weapons to use if retaliation against the whistleblower is contemplated. The whistleblower can be fired or penalized by a...

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), enacted in response to high-profile financial scandals in the early 2000s, led to significant reforms, particularly regarding whistleblower protections. These protections are a foundation of the act, altering the landscape of corporate...

If you are considering blowing the whistle on the company you work for, you’re likely cautious about preceding. You may fear losing your job or suffering other forms of illegal retaliation. Perhaps it’s your colleagues' reactions you are worried about. Will they...

In New York, people who think they have knowledge of wrongdoing in their workplace, with an insurance provider or with the government are often unsure as to whether they should report it. Being a whistleblower is a big step, but there are rewards associated with it....