The Whistleblower Protection Act, is an aptly named statute that Congress passed in 1989 that protects federal whistleblowers. What it says is that … Continued
A number of different remedies are available under the Whistleblower Protection Act. For example, you can be awarded backpay, which is the difference … Continued
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
Protected Whistleblowing Under 5 USC 2302(B)(9) The WPA Section (b)(9)(A) protects an employee’s exercise of “any appeal, complaint, or grievance right granted by law, rule, … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
An employee who believes a federal employer has unlawfully retaliated against the employee has several options. The employee may: File a complaint … Continued
Courts and administrative tribunals have construed whistleblower protection laws to protect employees from adverse employment actions because they are suspected of having engaged in protected … Continued