Deciding to blow the whistle on your employer is a significant and courageous step. It involves exposing illegal or unethical activities occurring within an organization. Although the decision to report such behavior may be challenging, it is essential to consider the...
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Can undocumented workers blow the whistle on shady practices?
Federal law requires U.S. employers only to employ workers who have legal work authorization. Still, according to the Pew Research Center, as many as 23% of immigrants lack documentation. Many of these individuals work, with some even using fake paperwork....
Whistleblower protections in the workplace
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing illegal, unethical, or dangerous activities in the workplace. Employees who report such misconduct to their employers, government agencies or the public should be aware of the protections that exist to safeguard them from...
Whistleblowing and job security: What employees need to know
Being a whistleblower can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing the need to expose unethical or illegal activities against the fear of retaliation or job loss. However, employees shouldn't live in fear of doing the right thing. This blog post explores the question:...
What are the parties involved in a qui tam action?
Qui tam actions serve a special and specific purpose, allowing lawsuits on behalf of the government. Generally speaking, fraud matters end up brought forward the most. It is important to understand which parties have involvement in each qui tam case due to the fact...
Proposed bill would enhance protections for SEC whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play a big role in highlighting impropriety and protecting markets and investors. Newly proposed legislation would strengthen protections for those who call attention to Securities and Exchange Commission violations. Research shows that, during the...
The rights of temporary workers in whistleblowing cases
A lot of workers find temporary positions to be beneficial for themselves and for the companies they work for. What you may fear, however, is that your employer could cut your time with the company short and fire you because of your claim. Before you learn your...
Are you a whistleblower?
Working in a company and uncovering evidence that makes you feel uncomfortable may not seem extraordinary. However, when that information may bring to light flaws in the company's claims or assertions, you may want to consider what next steps you should take. A...
What is the difference between a leaker and a whistleblower?
Sometimes media coverage confuses people as to what a whistleblower actually does. You may have read news stories that refer to whistleblowers as leakers. It is important to understand that being a leaker and acting as a whistleblower are not entirely the same....
What role does a whistleblower play?
Becoming a whistleblower is a tough decision. It can be a rough road despite the many legal protections you will have. Still, deciding to step into this role is incredibly beneficial. You will help in many ways and could bring about changes that are life-saving or...