More people have stepped up as whistleblowers, and federal markets regulators are repaying their courage with significant cash in a renewed push to work with and reward those who report wrongdoing. In September alone, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission handed out nearly $60 million in awards, including its second-largest award ever. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission — which had been relatively quiet, making only four awards since its whistleblower program’s … [Read more...]
California Supreme Court ruling protects job seekers’ privacy
A job search is tough enough without having to worry that a potential employer is getting a little too nosy. Obviously, employers (as well as landlords and others) need some background information from applicants, particularly for certain types of jobs. But there are — and should be — limits. A recent California Supreme Court decision came down on the side of job seekers, clarifying more comprehensive protection of the handling of their personal information. In California, two main laws … [Read more...]
Whistleblower Retaliation Takes a Troubling Turn
A new workplace ethics survey reveals concerning news: Employees who report wrongdoing are much more likely to pay for their honesty today. The rate of retaliation against whistleblowers doubled from 22 percent in 2013 to 44 percent in 2017, according to the latest Global Business Ethics Survey from the Ethics & Compliance Initiative. On the surface, it would seem that this backlash is because reporting of misconduct hit the highest recorded rates in the 24-year-old survey’s … [Read more...]
Research Shows 76% of Data Breaches are Financially Driven; Are You Safe?
You’re a regular citizen, not a multimillionaire. You don’t have access to anything hackers would want, like government information or the designs for the next iPhone. You don’t flaunt your cash, and you don’t leave your passwords lying around. So why not let your eyes glaze over when you hear someone mention a “data breach”? Because the criminals trying to get your money don’t care how much you have — they just care that it’s easy to get. And yes, money remains the key motivator in … [Read more...]
Ruling Gives Women a Better Shot at Equal Pay
Women have been chasing workplace equality for decades, yet despite marked strides, pay parity has remained an elusive prize. A recent court ruling, however, should help change that. Last year, women’s earnings amounted to 82 percent of men’s, a Pew Research Center analysis found. The reasons for the discrepancy are complex, ranging from measurable factors such as education level to more abstract causes like persisting gender discrimination. But the latter factor should be diminished … [Read more...]
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