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