DOJ Launches New Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has rolled out a pilot program that provides cash bounties to corporate whistleblowers who
Congress Adds Whistleblower Protection Penalties for Aviation-Safety-Related Complaints
Congress has added substantial monetary penalties as a remedy for whistleblower retaliation related to aviation safety violations. The penalties appear
Whistleblower Activity Under Federal Laws Increased in FY 2023
Federal agencies that enforce whistleblower laws report an across-the-board increase in tips and complaints alleging unlawful activity by employers, as
SEC Cease and Desist Order Dings Employer for Trying To Limit Dodd-Frank Bounty Hunter Award
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined privately held energy company Monolith Resources $225,000 for using a severance agreement
D.C. Circuit Rules That SOX Whistleblower Protection Does Not Apply Outside of U.S.
The whistleblower retaliation protections of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) do not apply to employees who work overseas for a foreign
Sixth Circuit Provides Guidance on ADA’s Rarely Invoked “Interference” Clause
In a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held recently that a provision
Recent Court Ruling Highlights EEOC’s Aggressive Anti-Retaliation Litigation Strategy
Employers may recall that last year we reported that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor
EEOC, NLRB, DOL Launch Coordinated Anti-Retaliation Initiative
The Department of Labor (DOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have announced
Catalog of Federal “Bounty Hunter” Laws
We are pleased to present our new “Catalog of Federal Bounty Hunter Laws.” These so-called bounty hunter laws are closely
Guide To Drafting an Effective EEOC Position Statement (Part II)
We are pleased to present Part II of our two-part memorandum that provides guidance on preparing an effective employer position