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Are CFTC whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

Yes, Section 23(h)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act prohibits retaliation by a covered employer against a whistleblower. The whistleblower protection provision of the CEA is … Continued

Which whistleblower protection laws employ the contributing factor causation standard?

The “contributing factor” causation standard is favorable for whistleblowers. The words “a contributing factor” means any factor which, alone or in connection with other … Continued

Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Protection Law

Are whistleblowers protected against retaliation for disclosing money laundering? Yes, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 protects anti-money laundering whistleblowers against retaliation, including whistleblowers who have … Continued

Does a retaliatory investigation of a whistleblower violate whistleblower retaliation laws?

Retaliatory Investigations Against Whistleblowers Under certain whistleblower protection laws, a retaliatory investigation can be actionable. Two cases decided under the Federal Rail Safety Act … Continued

Are disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions of the FCPA protected under SOX?

FCPA Whistleblower Protection Yes – some disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) are protected under … Continued

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 the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) whistleblower retaliation law. 17 C.F.R. § … Continued

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

A whistleblower can prevail in a retaliation case even if they had a performance problem or problems prior to blowing the whistle. To prevail in … Continued

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 and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA) protects individuals who provide … Continued

Whistleblower Protections for Nonprofit Employees

Employees at non-profit organizations are protected against retaliation where they engage in protected whistleblowing. If you have suffered retaliation for whistleblowing, contact us today.

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 with another person.

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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 prohibit retaliation against an employee who is about to report … Continued

Is placing a whistleblower under surveillance actionable retaliation?

Retaliatory Surveillance of Whistleblower Yes – placing a whistleblower under surveillance can be actionable retaliation. The elements of a retaliation claim are not uniform, … Continued