Tag Archives: OSC
New Special Counsel Will Increase Efficiency of Whistleblower Retaliation Cases
Under federal law, it is illegal for agencies or offices to take any sort of action against an employee who reports wrongdoing or safety concerns. Of course, retaliation still unfortunately happens with some regularity, and it is the responsibility of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to investigate these cases and punish the offenders. The […]
OSC Reports More Favorable Actions for Whistleblowers
A report from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) indicates that 2015 was a record year in terms of favorable actions for whistleblowers, including corrective actions, stays, disciplinary procedures and changes to organizational practices. Officials with the OSC say they have received a notable uptick of retaliation complaints to the agency. These have come […]
