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How does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowers against retaliation?

False Claims Act Qui Tam Whistleblower Protection The FCA protects: “lawful acts . . . in furtherance of an action under [the FCA]”; and “other … Continued

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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

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Which whistleblower protection laws employ the contributing factor causation standard?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 factors, but a prior performance problem is not an insurmountable … Continued

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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

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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.

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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

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