Independent contractors often work without the security and benefits that regular employees enjoy, making their position in the workplace uniquely vulnerable. However, independent contractors are protected against whistleblower retaliation under New York State law. If you are working as an independent contractor and have evidence of wrongdoing by an organization, it takes...
Category: Whistleblower
Whistleblower Protection: Reporting Wrongdoings Without Fear of Retaliation
Whistleblowers play a vital role in exposing unethical and illegal practices that harm the public interest. However, speaking up about wrongdoing often comes at a cost, as whistleblowers frequently face retaliation from their employers.
Fortunately, both federal and state laws offer protections for whistleblowers who report employer misconduct. By...
Barclays Fined Over Efforts to Root Out Whistleblowers
Barclays PLC was fined $15 million by New York regulators following a probe into efforts by the bank’s Chief Executive to unmask a whistleblower. The DFS investigation found shortcomings in governance and controls in the bank’s whistleblower program. In particular, several members of the management team were cited for failing to follow proper
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