CFTC Whistleblower Award Archives

Are CFTC whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

Yes, Section 23(h)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act prohibits retaliation by a covered employer against a whistleblower. The whistleblower protection provision of the CEA is … Continued

How Much Can a Whistleblower Get Paid?

Can You Get Money for Whistleblowing? The U.S. government has several whistleblower-reward programs that provide financial awards to whistleblowers for exposing certain types of wrongdoing. … Continued

CFTC Whistleblower Program: What are the largest CFTC whistleblower awards?

Largest CFTC Whistleblower Awards Since 2014, the CFTC has issued more than $300 million in CFTC whistleblower awards. The largest CFTC whistleblower awards to date … Continued