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Whistleblowers are vital in keeping organizations honest and trustworthy. They report legal violations, unethical behavior, or unsafe practices. This brave act can lead to significant positive changes, but it often comes with risks. Fortunately, various laws provide...
When a worker files a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging discrimination, the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process often serves as a mechanism to resolve disputes without the need for lengthy litigation. This process...
Keeping the federal workforce honest depends on stopping PPPs. Understanding them is crucial for both employees and employers in the federal sector. Below, we explore the key aspects of PPPs and their implications. What do PPPs include? Federal employees in positions...
The Department of Justice announced the launch of its Whistleblower Award Program. This program, designed to incentivize the reporting of corporate misconduct, has far-reaching implications for federal employees, offering both opportunities and challenges. Under this...
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit established that federal whistleblowers can get compensatory damages if their firings negatively impact their future earning capacities. Deborah Perlick, a federal employee, faced retaliation...
When cooperating with an investigation or reporting wrongdoing, many workers worry that they will lose their job. However, retaliation at work is not always obvious like a demotion or firing. There are hidden ways it can happen that are just as harmful to an...
Finding out that you are under investigation at work, especially in a federal job, can be quite unsettling. The consequences of such investigations can be severe, including disciplinary actions, being put on a performance improvement plan, or even losing your job....
A federal court has ruled that federal employees not promoted after reporting wrongdoing at their agency might be victims of retaliation, even if promotions were never explicitly promised. This landmark decision came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth...
Federal employees who suffer job-related injuries do not go through the same process for getting workers' compensation that most workers do. Instead, federal agencies have their own workers' comp system. Unfortunately, federal workers often must endure serious delays...
Whistleblowers play an important role in maintaining transparency and accountability within federal agencies. Yet many fear the threat of potential retaliation if they were to step forward and voice their concerns or provide evidence of wrongdoing within their agency....