The courageous whistleblowers who stand up against wrongdoing at work are doing the public a valuable service — but the companies whose actions are being reported may not see it that way. Under the various whistleblower laws, retaliation typically … [Read more...]
I Saw Something Fishy at Work: How Can I Become a Whistleblower?
Few people expect to become whistleblowers — until they’re confronted with illegal actions in their workplace and realize they need to speak up. How do you approach something as significant as reporting wrongdoing by your employer? At Keller … [Read more...]
Hawaii wildfire tragedy highlights need to expand federal whistleblower programs
The devastating wildfires in Maui have called attention to a crucial gap in current whistleblower law. The fires have claimed at least 115 lives, becoming the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. While the analysis is ongoing, … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions about Becoming a Whistleblower
A recent survey found that employees who witness misconduct are increasingly willing to report it — an admirable posture when it comes to acting ethically and protecting the best interests of the public. Whistleblowers, however, often have many … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers grow in importance as government adds cybersecurity requirements
Cybercrime has surged, particularly since the pandemic, targeting the sensitive information of consumers, businesses and governments. The FBI’s 2022 cybercrime report tallied nearly 801,000 complaints, adding up to nearly $10.3 billion in losses. … [Read more...]
SCOTUS case will determine how much the law guards Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblowers
The U.S. Supreme Court soon will take up an appeal that will decide a crucial issue for whistleblowers. The issue to be decided: How carefully will courts guard whistleblowers against retaliation? The justices take up the question during the … [Read more...]
Whistleblower cases can pit David versus Goliath — prepare yourself with the right strategy
Whistleblower cases are complex, and they often pit laypeople — an everyday worker just trying to do the right thing — against well-heeled, powerful, experienced opponents. Several cases making headlines this year illustrate this scenario: Large … [Read more...]
SCOTUS Decision Underscores Why Whistleblowers Need Expert Advocates
A longstanding but rarely tested corner of whistleblower law flew to the forefront this month in the form of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. We get into the specifics below, but here’s the underlying lesson: In today’s legal environment, … [Read more...]
California Law Protects Whistleblowers Even if Employer Already Knew About Complaints
The California Supreme Court this month ruled that employees who report labor law violations to an employer or agency that already knew about the violation is a protected disclosure under state whistleblower law. The ruling in a case brought by … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers Can Help Fight Fraud – and Climate Change – At the Same Time
We’ve told you before about the potential for fraud in government programs intended to protect the “Blue Economy” and how the False Claims Act enables whistleblowers to report wasteful spending on federal programs designed to protect the … [Read more...]
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