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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

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

Under certain whistleblower protection laws, a retaliatory investigation can be actionable. Two cases decided under the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) outline when an employer’s … 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?

Section 1057 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA) protects individuals who provide information to their employer, to the Bureau, … 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, whistleblower protection laws prohibit retaliation against an employee who is about to report or … 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

Are second-hand whistleblower reports credible, and do they merit investigation?

Study Reveals that Second-Hand Whistleblower Reports Are Credible A recent study found that second-hand whistleblower reports can be credible and merit investigation. The study found … Continued

What is anticipatory retaliation?

Anticipatory retaliation occurs when an employer takes or threatens to take an adverse employment action against an employee before that employee reports alleged discrimination or engages in other protected activity. An employer anticipatorily retaliates when it takes or threatens to take an adverse employment action in order to dissuade or discourage the employee from engaging in future protected activity.