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Are CFTC whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

Are CFTC whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

Collapse Yes, Section 23(h)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act prohibits retaliation by a covered employer…

3 years ago

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award The…

3 years ago

Are disclosures or complaints about internal controls protected under the SOX whistleblower law?

Internal Controls Whistleblowing Yes – disclosures about internal controls over financial reporting are protected under…

4 years ago

What is the Virginia whistleblower retaliation law?

Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia's whistleblower retaliation law affords broad protections to employees disclosing violations of…

4 years ago

Can a whistleblower prevail in a retaliation case if they had a performance problem prior to blowing the whistle?

  Every case is unique and the outcome of a case depends upon variety of…

4 years ago

What whistleblowing disclosures are protected under the Consumer Financial Protection Act whistleblower retaliation law?

  Consumer Financial Protection Act Whistleblower Protection Section 1057 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform…

4 years ago

What law protects whistleblowing about tax fraud or violations of IRS rules?

The whistleblower protection provision of the Taxpayer First Act provides robust protections for a whistleblower disclosing…

4 years ago

Whistleblower Protections for Nonprofit Employees

Employees at non-profit organizations are protected against retaliation where they engage in protected whistleblowing. If…

4 years ago

How does the Department of Labor determine emotional distress damages in whistleblower retaliation cases?

At the various stages of a whistleblower retaliation case, the DOL uses several factors to…

4 years ago

Do whistleblower protection laws bar associational discrimination or associational retaliation?

Associational discrimination occurs when an employer discriminates against an employee based on a close relationship…

4 years ago

Do whistleblower protection laws prohibit retaliation against an employee who is about to provide information to the government or threatens to file a complaint with federal authorities?

Whistleblower Retaliation Against an Employee About to Blow the Whistle Yes, some whistleblower protection laws…

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Is placing a whistleblower under surveillance actionable retaliation?

  Retaliatory Surveillance of Whistleblower Yes – placing a whistleblower under surveillance can be actionable…

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