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Will I get a reward for reporting fraud being committed by my employer?

Whistleblower rewards programs at federal agencies authorize the payment of awards to corporate whistleblowers, including the whistleblower reward programs at the SEC, IRS, CFTC, and … Continued

Is a Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower required to prove fraud?

Is a SOX whistleblower required to prove shareholder fraud? A SOX complainant need not allege or prove shareholder fraud to receive SOX’s protection. SOX was … Continued

Is a whistleblower’s motive for engaging in protected activity relevant in a whistleblower protection case?

Motive for engaging in protected activity not relevant in a Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower-protection case A whistleblower’s motive for engaging in protected conduct is irrelevant. See Henderson … Continued

What is the scope of discovery in a Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower case?

The scope of discovery in Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower cases is broad. In an order granting a motion to compel discovery in a Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower case, an ALJ held that “[u]nless it is clear that the information sought can have no possible bearing on a party’s claims or defenses, requests for discovery should be permitted.”

Can a Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower appeal an Administrative Law Judge’s decision?

How can a SOX whistleblower appeal an ALJ’s decision? A SOX whistleblower can file a petition for review with the ARB within 14 days after the … Continued

Does the Whistleblower Protection Act Prohibit Retaliation for Refusing to Obey an Order Requiring a Violation of Law?

The Whistleblower Protection Act prohibits an employer from taking a personnel action against an employee for refusing an order that would require the employee violate … Continued

Are disclosures to an Inspector General protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

The Whistleblower Protection Act protects cooperating with or disclosing information to an agency IG or OSC (5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(9)(C)). Section 2302(b)(9)(C) covers disclosures made to … Continued

Does the Whistleblower Protection Act Prohibit Retaliation for the Exercise of Appeal or Grievance Rights?

PROVING RETALIATION FOR EXERCISING WHISTLEBLOWING, COMPLAINT, APPEAL, OR GRIEVANCE RIGHTS UNDER WPA SECTION 2302(B)(9) To prove retaliation for exercising whistleblowing, complaint, appeal, or grievance rights under … Continued

What is the causation standard in a Whistleblower Protection Act case?

Proving Retaliation in a Whistleblower Protection Act Case In a WPA action, the complainant must demonstrate a causal connection between the protected activity and the … Continued

How does a whistleblower prove knowledge of protected whistleblowing?

Under the WPA, the whistleblower must prove that the agency officials accused of retaliation knew about the individual’s protected disclosures. An employee can show … Continued

What is a personnel action under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

Prohibited Whistleblower Retaliation Under the Whistleblower Protection Act The Whistleblower Protection Act covers a broad range of personnel actions, including the following types of actions: … Continued

What disclosures are protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

Protected Whistleblowing Under the Whistleblower Protection Act A federal employee or applicant makes a protected disclosure if the individual reasonably believes the disclosed conduct constitutes … Continued

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