Whistleblower Law

Corporate whistleblowers are the unsung heroes on Wall Street. However, because these corporate employees are frequently subject to retaliation, it is essential that they have a thorough understanding of their rights. The new book Whistleblower Law: A Guide to Legal Protections for Corporate Employees provides a clear, comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanation of the employee-protection requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Whistleblower Law explains how this new law works, including the legal and procedural requirements that must be met by the employee whistleblower. With this book in hand, managers can ensure they comply with the law, and whistleblowers can ensure their rights are protected.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Principal Republican Co-Sponsor of the whistleblower protections for reporting security fraud, contained in Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

In 2002, the Enron scandal and subsequent congressional hearings led to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, one of the most extensive corporate reform initiatives in decades. A vital part of those reforms are provisions defending the courage of the whistleblowers who provide the information that helps uncover this greed and corruption. For these gutsy people who choose to risk so much to report fraud and abuse, this important and well-organized reference guide details the history of whistleblower laws and the historical employment protections now in place because of Sarbanes-Oxley. The authors are noted advocates for whistleblower reform and accomplished practitioners in whistleblower cases. Their unquestioned expertise shines through in this comprehensive study.

U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy, Principal Democratic Co-Sponsor of the whistleblower protections for reporting security fraud, contained in Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002