Tag: Whistleblower
Want to Take on the Trump Administration? These Congressmen Have Released a Guide to Help You
Two Congressmen have released a guide for federal employees which they say helps to foster a “safe and responsible disclosure of information” to fight back against a “communications blackout” they say has been employed by the Trump administration.
Whistleblower Wins at Appeals Court
Finding that the Government failed to justify reassignment of a Department of Justice whistleblower, the appeals court has bounced his appeal back to MSPB and ordered the Government to pay his costs.
Lawmakers Accuse Trump of Breaking Federal Law
Members from both branches of Congress are accusing the Trump administration of violating federal law due to issuing gag orders restricting the communications of federal agencies and employees.
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Whistleblower?
A federal whistleblower has legal protection from retaliation. A gag order may fall within this type of protected activity.
Congressman Wants Federal Employees to Call Him
A Maryland Congressman wants federal employees to know that they are free to call him despite the Trump administration’s recent efforts to filter agency communications.
Proving Retaliation is ‘In Reprisal For’ Blowing the Whistle
The author discusses the steps federal employees must take to prove retaliation by their agencies against them for blowing the whistle.
Legislation Would Expand Whistleblower Protections for DOE Employees
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to expand protection for whistleblowers at the Department of Energy.
Justice Department Says It May Have Misled Congress on Whistleblower Allegations
The Justice Department writes in a letter it may have provided inaccurate information to a Senator regarding whistleblower allegations about hiring practices at the Marshals Service.
Bill Introduced to Protect VA Whistleblowers
Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) has introduced legislation to designed to offer VA whistleblowers protection from reprisals and real accountability for those who reprise against them.
Agency Policies Gone Awry – Part 2
In this follow-on article, the author addresses comments from readers and identifies actions that federal employees can take and have taken to change policy and bring about needed improvements.
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