Survey, Study Reveal Increase in Whistleblower Retaliation
The Most Successful Protection for Whistleblowers. A new study and a separate survey indicate that corporate whistleblowers are suffering from increasing retaliation after making whistleblower reports. Meanwhile, the United States Chamber of Commerce has recently initiated what experts are describing as an aggressive lobbying … [Read more...] about Survey, Study Reveal Increase in Whistleblower Retaliation
Jury in Washington State Awards $1 Million to Plaintiff “Perceived” as Whistleblower
On March 26, 2015 a Washington state jury awarded a supervisor for the state’s ferry system $1 million, concluding that his employer had demoted him as an act of retaliation for perceived whistle blowing, though the plaintiff had not in fact filed the anonymous complaint. The supervisor’s act was in violation of the Washington State … [Read more...] about Jury in Washington State Awards $1 Million to Plaintiff “Perceived” as Whistleblower
Whistleblower Wins Retaliation Lawsuit
A whistleblower who reported misconduct at Canaveral National Seashore has won a retaliation ruling against the U.S. Department of Interior, Florida Today reports. The former employee filed a suit in 2011 alleging misconduct, including contracting violations and nepotism. … [Read more...] about Whistleblower Wins Retaliation Lawsuit
Veterans Administration Scandal Leads to Whistleblower Claims of Retaliation
Alleged retaliation against 37 whistleblowers The U.S. Office of the Special Counsel announced last week that it is investigating alleged retaliation against 37 whistleblowers in the Department of Veterans Affairs, including a case in which a worker was suspended after complaining about improper scheduling procedures. In a press … [Read more...] about Veterans Administration Scandal Leads to Whistleblower Claims of Retaliation
