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OIG Clears OSHA Office of Misconduct but Documents Major Problems with Handling of Whistleblower Complaints
On November 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report titled “Region IX Whistleblower Protection Program Complaints Were Not Complete or Timely.” The report compiles the findings of the DOL OIG’s audit of...
Denver Health Employees File Whistleblower Lawsuit, Allege Retaliation
Employees of healthcare center Denver Health have filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation for “raising concerns about systemic racism and speaking to the media about their experiences related to COVID-19,” according to a November 24 article from The Denver Post. The lawsuit, made on behalf...
Joint SEC Whistleblowers Awarded Over $6 Million
On December 1, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a whistleblower award of over $6 million issued to joint whistleblowers. The whistleblowers provided the SEC with information and assistance which led to a successful SEC enforcement action as...
SEC Office of the Whistleblower Posts Eighteen New Notices of Covered Actions
On November 30, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Whistleblower posted eighteen new Notices of Covered Actions (NCAs). Each NCA relates to a specific SEC enforcement action and signals that individuals may now submit whistleblower award...
Coast Guard Strengthens Whistleblower Complaint Process
The U.S. Coast Guard has implemented recommendations from past reports that urged the improvement of programs like the Anti-Harassment and Hate Incident (AHHI) program and whistleblower complaint processes, according to a November 16 Federal News Network article. On October 28...
Ontario Securities Commission Awards Over Half a Million Dollars to Three Whistleblowers
On November 17, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) awarded a total of CAD $585,000 to three whistleblowers who provided the OSC with timely information that aided in enforcement efforts. The whistleblowers include company outsiders who provided the OSC with specialized...
Home Health Care Company Agrees To Pay $5.8 Million To Settle Alleged FCA Whistleblower Violations
A Sarasota, Florida home health care agency, Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc., has agreed to pay $5.8 million to resolve whistleblower claims that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA). The whistleblowers, all former employees of Doctor’s Choice, claim that...
Time to Catch Up: Europe Lags in Key Whistleblower Indicators
A major new study shows Europe has fallen behind other regions in several important whistleblowing indicators. The study confirms the extent to which managers silence and punish workers who expose corruption – and the urgent need for European countries to...
SEC Whistleblower Awarded $900,000 for Reporting Overseas Misconduct
On November 19, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a $900,000 whistleblower award issued to an individual who provided significant and timely information on securities law violations occurring overseas. In the Final Order for the award, the SEC...
Proposed House Rule Prohibits House Members from Disclosing the Identity of Federal Whistleblowers
On November 17, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) sent a letter to Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA) of the House Committee on Rules arguing for the adoption of a rule prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from disclosing...
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