Whistleblower Protection

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Who We've Helped

Who We've Helped

Who We've Helped

Whistleblower Protection: President Obama signs the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act on November 27, 2012

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Who We've Helped: "OSC’s comprehensive response to my whistleblower claim reassured scientists here that we can come forward with public health concerns because retaliation will not be tolerated. In the end scientific integrity wins!"
- Dr. Robert Lanciotti

Who We've Helped: "The OSC people fought through and provided me with the protection I needed as a whistleblower."
- Diem-Thi Le

Who We've Helped: "The Office of Special Counsel saved my job and probably saved my life."
- Bill Zwicharowski

Featured Items

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Shortcomings in Veterans Crisis Line and Nationwide VA Drug-Testing Protocols

OSC reported on deficiencies in VA programs serving veterans in crisis and patients treated with opioids in VA facilities nationwide.
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OSC Reauthorization Act, Whistleblower Appreciation Resolution Pass Senate

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.
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OSC Obtains Stay in Department of Interior Case

Today, OSC obtained a 45-day stay from the MSPB that blocks the termination of an employee of the U.S. Department of the Interior while OSC investigates his claim of whistleblower retaliation.
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Federal Whistleblower Rights and Protections

An explanation of the rights of federal government employees who have blown the whistle on government wrongdoing, explained by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.