The Whistleblower's Handbook
is the first-ever consumer's guide to whistleblowing. It contains
twenty-one clear and comprehensive rules that fully explain how to
effectively blow the whistle. Whistleblower reward laws now cover most
of the American economy, including government contracting and
procurement, tax fraud and fraud committed on Wall Street. When
properly used, the laws are highly successful. Whistleblowers recovered
over $3 billion dollars for the Department of Justice in 2010 alone.
"Employees are often flying blind when they suffer retaliation for reporting waste, fraud, or abuse.
The Whistleblower's Handbook
was specifically designed to help these employees navigate the maze of
whistleblower laws," said Lindsey M. Williams, Director of Advocacy and
Development for the National Whistleblowers Center. "Knowing your rights
can make the difference between going to jail or obtaining a million
dollar reward. This is the compass that whistleblowers have been missing
for years."
In addition to explaining the laws covering whistleblower rewards,
The Whistleblower's Handbook
also explains how employees can save their jobs by qualifying for
protection under fifty separate federal anti-retaliation laws. These
laws can protect whistleblowers in many segments of the economy, from
food safety to consumer protection and environmental enforcement.
The Whistleblower's Handbook
covers topics such as taping conversations at work, removal of
documents and what proof is necessary to win a retaliation case.
The Whistleblower's Handbook
is authored by one of America's most experienced and accomplished
whistleblower attorneys, NWC Executive Director Stephen M. Kohn. Kohn
has successfully represented whistleblowers for over 27 years.
To set up an interview Mr. Kohn or receive a review copy of
The Whistleblower's Handbook contact: Lindsey Williams at lmw@whistleblowers.org or (202) 342-1903.
Media
outlets can also receive a review copy directly from the publisher by
contacting Laurie Kenney (Publicist, Globe Pequot Press) at
Laurie.Kenney@globepequot.com or 203-458-4555.
The Whistleblower's Handbook is
available for purchase at the NWC Book Store ($16.95, plus shipping and handling). Proceeds benefit the NWC.
Selected Endorsements and Reviews of The Whistleblower's Handbook:
"For
the past 25 years, Kohn's been in the trenches fighting the
whistleblower wars. The lessons learned from those wars have been
distilled in this book."
"This book arms the whistleblower with the vital ammunition needed
to effectively document corruption, while guiding them in how to protect
their families, reputations and careers."
"This book highlights citizen empowerment and true grassroots
democracy in action. As a whistleblower, I know the power of speaking
the truth and the unfortunate consequences for those who do. Every
American should read this book."
"Whistleblowers should do two things: call us at 60 Minutes and
read The Whistleblower's Handbook. It's 21 rules lay out the game plan
for holding institutions accountable while protecting your job."
