Addressing whistleblower claims is one of the most sensitive and complex issues employers face. It becomes especially challenging when the claims involve compliance officers, risk officers, or even lawyers tasked with identifying potential problems.
In this one-on-one interview, Epstein Becker Green attorney Alex Barnard sits down with George Whipple to explore the unique challenges whistleblower allegations present within organizations. Alex explains how courts distinguish between performing one's job duties and raising legitimate whistleblower concerns, particularly when internal experts are involved. He also outlines key strategies for investigating claims fairly, avoiding retaliation, and navigating the fine line between good-faith and bad-faith whistleblowing.
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Dodd-Frank whistleblower protections are limited - The Supreme Court has ruled that whistleblower protections under the Dodd-Frank Act apply only to those who report violations to the SEC. The Act protects whistleblowers from termination, demotion, and harassment. People who report to the SEC, other regulatory or law enforcement agencies, or to company management are still protected under the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Dodd-Frank’s anti-retaliation provision permits whistleblowers ...
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