Whistleblowers should report fraud or misconduct to the SEC as soon as possible. While…
The best way to make your tip useful is to provide specific, timely, and…
Timeline to Receive an SEC Whistleblower Award The amount of time it takes to…
The Office of Market Intelligence (“OMI”) evaluates incoming tips, complaints, or referrals (known as…
Whistleblowing About Violations of the Federal Securities Laws Any violation of the federal securities…
SEC Whistleblower Program Under the SEC Whistleblower Program, eligible whistleblowers are entitled to an award…
The Dodd-Frank Act, which created the SEC Whistleblower Program, prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers for…
How the SEC Determines the Amount of an SEC Whistleblower Award Many factors affect the…
Anonymous Tips to the SEC Whistleblower Office Yes, a whistleblower can submit an anonymous tip…
Information “leads to” a successful SEC action if it causes the SEC to: Open an…
Original information qualifying for an SEC Whistleblower Award “Original information” is information that is…
Yes. The SEC firmly rejects any employer’s attempt to impede an employee’s communication…
