Whistleblower Retaliation

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

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…

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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…

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What is the statute of limitations for a SOX whistleblower retaliation case?

The deadline for a SOX whistleblower to file a complaint is 180 days after they either experience…

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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…

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Does the Whistleblower Protection Act prohibit retaliation for the exercise of protected rights?

Protected Whistleblowing Under 5 USC 2302(B)(9) The WPA Section (b)(9)(A) protects an employee’s exercise of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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How does a whistleblower prove knowledge of protected whistleblowing?

  Under the WPA, the whistleblower must prove that the agency officials accused of retaliation…

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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…

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What disclosures are protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

Protected Whistleblowing Under the Whistleblower Protection Act A federal employee or applicant makes a protected…

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How can a federal employee whistleblower seek relief for whistleblower retaliation?

    An employee who believes a federal employer has unlawfully retaliated against the employee…

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