While corporations are often the subject of whistleblower complaints, state agencies may also harbor bad actors. In Washington, The Whistleblower Act provides state workers the protection they need to report fraudulent actions and a path toward correcting improper...
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Whistleblower
Key facts every prospective whistleblower should know
Mainstream media capitalizes on whistleblower cases, spotlighting many of the major cases, such as Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange. Unfortunately, they also cast light on some of the negative incidents, including cases like Edward Snowden’s sedition charges. No...
What stops people from reporting workplace wrongdoing?
There is an expectation that businesses always maintain ethical practices. When someone witnesses corporate wrongdoing, that person may want to report the breach. Unfortunately, some who learn of inappropriate activity are reluctant to become whistleblowers. There are...
What timeframes exist for employee whistleblower filings?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration oversees at least 20 whistleblower statutes. Each statute has its own timeline for filing a complaint. As noted on the OSHA.gov website, the time begins to run on the date of an employer’s adverse or retaliatory...
What is a whistleblower?
Authorities make laws and regulations for a reason. When an employer blatantly ignores them, it is problematic. The National Whistleblower Center explains a whistleblower is someone who reports when an employer is doing something illegal or dangerous. Reason for the...
How do OSHA’s whistleblower laws define retaliation?
You have a right to call attention to it when your Washington employer engages in dangerous or unethical business practices. There are also specific whistleblower protections that outline your rights in this regard. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...