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June 18, 2019Congressional staff lack legal protections against sexual harassment that other American workers enjoy, prompting advocacy groups to push for reforms…
May 24, 2019Congress lacks standardized procedures for handling whistleblower complaints, creating inconsistent protection and support across different congressional offices. The GAO recommends…
March 6, 2019The FBI combats international money laundering and foreign bribery through employee outreach programs, while whistleblower protections and SEC rewards incentivize…
January 9, 2019Whistleblower reward programs effectively incentivize reporting of fraud and misconduct, with the SEC recovering $1.7 billion in 2018, yet similar…
October 11, 2018The National Whistleblower Center intervened in Brandon Eller's case to support his claim for compensation for emotional damages resulting from…
July 25, 2018An FBI whistleblower recounts his decade-long struggle for justice after reporting fraud and retaliation, arguing that government agencies must reform…
December 12, 2016Congress passed a narrowed version of the FBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act that allows agents to report wrongdoing to supervisors,…
October 6, 2016FBI whistleblowers urge the Federal Circuit to protect veteran employees' right to raise retaliation claims before the Merit Systems Protection…- December 11, 2015A bipartisan bill aims to strengthen FBI whistleblower protections by providing compensatory damages, expanding protected activities, reducing processing delays, and…
March 23, 2015The Labor Department's appeals board established an employee-friendly standard for burden of proof in corporate whistleblower cases, making it easier…