Corporate Whistleblowing Regulation

Author : Sulette Lombard,Vivienne Brand,Janet Austin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811502590

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Corporate Whistleblowing Regulation by Sulette Lombard,Vivienne Brand,Janet Austin Pdf

This book adopts a cross-jurisdictional perspective to consider contemporary corporate whistleblowing issues from an ethical theoretical perspective, regulatory perspective, and practical perspective. It includes in particular arguments in favour of and against the adoption of financial incentive schemes for whistleblowers, as well as the potential implications of adopting such schemes. This approach provides a valuable opportunity for comparison from a law reform perspective. The book brings together authors from various jurisdictions – Canada, Australia, and the USA – who, through their exposure to this area of law, be it as practitioners, regulators, or academics, offer valuable and interesting insights on the emerging and topical area of corporate whistleblowing generally, and whistleblowing rewards in particular. These three jurisdictions were selected on the basis of their reform-oriented stance on corporate whistleblowing and/or implementation of financial incentives for whistleblowing, creating an opportunity to assess contemporary regulatory structures and in particular how incentives measures could interact with corporate whistleblowing regulatory frameworks, and how they could contribute to improved governance. The reasons for the rejection of the notion of financial incentives in the United Kingdom are also reviewed, in order to provide a comparative overview. The book provides useful guidance for those who may be affected by the implementation of corporate whistleblowing schemes, including for reward, whether as regulators, practitioners, company directors, or whistle blowers.

Author : Stephen M. Kohn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781493028825

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The New Whistleblower's Handbook by Stephen M. Kohn Pdf

An updated edition of the first-ever consumer guide to whistleblowing by the nation’s leading whistleblower attorney The newest edition of The Whistleblower’s Handbook brings the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to exposing workplace wrongdoing up-to-date with new information on wildlife whistleblowing, auto safety whistleblowing, national security whistleblowing, and ocean pollution whistleblowing. It also includes a new “Toolkit” for international whistleblowers. This essential guide explains nearly all federal and state laws regarding whistleblowing, and in the step-by-step bulk of the book, presents more than twenty must-follow rules for whistleblowers—from finding the best federal and state laws to the dangers of blindly trusting internal corporate “hotlines” to obtaining the proof you need to win the case.

Author : Robert G. Vaughn
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849808385

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The Successes and Failures of Whistleblower Laws by Robert G. Vaughn Pdf

"A new roadmap for understanding the diverse perspectives and disparate bodies of law involved in any legal regime aimed at encouraging people in organisations to speak up about wrongdoing, making it possible for them to do so, and supporting and protecting them when they do. More than just a rich and readable history of whistleblowing laws, in the USA and around the world. Steeped in Robert Vaughn's personal experience as a lawyer and researcher over a 40 year period, this book stands to help solve some of the greatest conundrums in this vital area of legal regulation - one of the most complex in modern society, but one of the most crucial to integrity, accountability and organisational justice in all institutions. Compulsory reading for all policymakers, regulators, corporate leaders, researchers and activists engaged in improvement and implementation of public interest whistleblowing laws." - A.J. Brown, Griffith University and Transparency International Australia "Unlike other books on whistleblowing that simply describe and analyze whistleblowing laws, Robert Vaughn's new book provides an in-depth and unique historical account of the roots of the whistleblowing movement in such disparate events as the Mai Lai massacre, the civil rights movement, and the experiments of Stanley Milgrim. As important, he then uses that history to illuminate the competing perspectives and pressures that influenced the passage and interpretation of modern whistleblower laws. Vaughn provides a first-rate account of the varied and complex reasons for the successes and failures of these laws during the last forty years." - Richard Moberly, University of Nebraska College of Law, US Drawing on literature from several disciplines, this enlightening book examines the history of whistleblower laws throughout the world and provides an analytical structure for the most common debates about the nature of such laws and their potential successes and failures. The author explores the relationship between the actions of whistleblowers and the character of laws protecting them, as well as their administration and enforcement. The book considers the role of civil society groups in the successes of whistleblower laws and how current controversies reflect issues attached to these laws over half a century. This study contains perspectives from which successes and failures can be evaluated and will appeal to policy makers, scholars, whistleblower advocacy and other civil society groups, as well as anyone with a general interest in the subject.

Author : H. Kent Baker,Lynnette Purda,Samir Saadi
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781789734195

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Corporate Fraud Exposed by H. Kent Baker,Lynnette Purda,Samir Saadi Pdf

Corporate Fraud Exposed uncovers the motivations and drivers of fraud including agency theory, executive compensation, and organizational culture. It delves into the consequences of fraud for various firm stakeholders, and its spillover effects on other corporations, the political environment, and financial market participants.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264252639

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Committing to Effective Whistleblower Protection by OECD Pdf

Whistleblower protection is vital for: safeguarding public interest; promoting accountability and integrity in public and private institutions; and encouraging reporting of misconduct, fraud and corruption. This report analyses whistleblower protection standards in the public and private sectors.

Author : Hava Charlotte Lan Yurttagül
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030780593

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Whistleblower Protection by the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and the European Union by Hava Charlotte Lan Yurttagül Pdf

First introduced in the United States, whistleblower laws have become increasingly popular around the world. This book illustrates the regional efforts undertaken by European organizations to promote whistleblower protection in Europe. To provide context, the first part of the book presents an overview of the international best practices for whistleblowing legislation and explores the status of whistleblower under international law. It also assesses the global hot topics regarding whistleblowing, from the cases of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange to the silencing of whistleblowers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following parts focus on the European approach to whistleblower laws. It illustrates the influence of the Council of Europe in putting whistleblower protection on the European agenda and discusses the European Court of Human Rights’ case law on whistleblowing under Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights. In the final part, the author analyzes the evolution of the European Union’s approach to whistleblowing and the legal significance of the EU Whistleblower Directive adopted in 2019. In the respective parts, the author also examines the effectiveness of the international organizations’ own internal rules on whistleblowing, from the United Nations and the World Bank Group to the Council of Europe and the European Union.

Author : Stephen Kohn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-30
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780313052071

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Whistleblower Law by Stephen Kohn Pdf

In the wake of the Enron implosion and the subsequent revelations of numerous cases of corporate misconduct, sweeping legislation was enacted to reform the system of corporate financial oversight and to ensure protection for employees and investors. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, signed into law by President George W. Bush on July 20, 2002, is a landmark in policymaking, business law, and social activism. Whisteblower Law is the first book to explain and analyze the impact and implications of this legislation, especially as it pertains to the rights of whistleblowers—those who dare to come forward with evidence of wrongdoing. Written by the leading experts in the field and drawing on their extensive experience in advising law-makers, arguing cases, and training professionals, Whisteblower Law will become the standard reference for lawyers, judges, and mediators; corporate executives and managers; employees of publicly traded companies; labor leaders and human resource advocates; and potential whistleblower alike. The authors point out that the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley and related reforms in law and policy will have a profound effect on the corporate and legal communities. For example, the law mandates for the first time that all publicly traded companies establish formal whistleblowing programs and that corporate attorneys must divulge information that would implicate their clients in criminal acts, effectively becoming whistleblowers themselves.

Author : Marlene Winfield,Squire Barraclough
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Business ethics
ISBN : 0946448035

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Minding Your Own Business by Marlene Winfield,Squire Barraclough Pdf

Author : Tom Devine,Tarek F. Maassarani
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781605099880

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The Corporate Whistleblower's Survival Guide by Tom Devine,Tarek F. Maassarani Pdf

From Erin Brockovich to Enron, whistleblowers who “challenge abuses of power that betray the public trust” have proven to be an unfortunate necessity in modern business culture. Their efforts to report crimes, fraud, and dangers to public health and safety have saved millions of lives and billions of dollars of shareholder value – and had we heeded the warnings of whistleblowers, perhaps disasters such as the Bernie Madoff scandal and the Lehman Brothers meltdown could have been averted. Recent federal legislation in finance and health reform have cemented legal protections and mechanisms for whistleblowing. This book provides a thorough guide and history to the whistleblower's legal rights. The ultimate survival guide, it provides advice on getting help and finding allies, warns that retaliation is often the reward for "committing the truth" and shows how to weather the storm. With extensive legal texts, sample letters, resources, and information on upcoming whistleblower reforms, this is the ultimate source on the subject.

Author : A J Brown,D Lewis,R Moberly,W Vandekerckhove
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 643 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781781006795

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International Handbook on Whistleblowing Research by A J Brown,D Lewis,R Moberly,W Vandekerckhove Pdf

øFeaturing contributions from scholars and policy practitioners in a number of diverse fields _ including sociology, political science, psychology, information systems, media studies, business, management, criminology, public policy and several branche

Author : Kate Kenny
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674239722

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Whistleblowing by Kate Kenny Pdf

Society needs whistleblowers, yet to speak up and expose wrongdoing often results in professional and personal ruin. Drawing on the stories of men and women who reported unethical and illegal conduct in corporations, Kate Kenny explains why this is so, and what must be done to protect those who have the courage to expose the truth.

Author : South African Law Reform Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Disclosure of information
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063265099

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Protected Disclosures by South African Law Reform Commission Pdf

Author : Marcia P. Miceli,Janet Pollex Near,Terry M. Dworkin
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136675713

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Whistle-Blowing in Organizations by Marcia P. Miceli,Janet Pollex Near,Terry M. Dworkin Pdf

This is a research-based book on whistle-blowing in organizations. The three noted authors describe studies on this important topic and the implications of the research and theory for organizational behavior, managerial practice, and public policy. In the past few years there have been critical developments, including corporate scandals, which have called public attention to whistle-blowing and have led to the first comprehensive federal legislation to protect private sector whistle-blowers (the Sarbanes-Oxley Act). This book is the first to integrate these new developments in an analytic and empirically grounded approach to whistle-blowing in organizations.

Author : Wim Vandekerckhove
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134764006

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Whistleblowing and Organizational Social Responsibility by Wim Vandekerckhove Pdf

Establishing a policy and building a culture that helps to protect organizations from financial wrong-doing, criminal or civil liability and permanent damage to corporate reputation has become a central theme of contemporary corporate policies towards 'whistleblowing'. This book is amongst the first to provide a detailed and full-length analysis of the meaning and various justifications of whistleblowing policies. While the legitimization of organizational whistleblowing suggests an adaptation of organizations to public opinion, this book examines the wider legitimization whistleblowing policies have been given, considering whether the establishment of 'policies' genuinely leads to the implicit institutionalization of whistleblowing itself. The book's particular focus is upon what kinds of 'whistleblowing' societies and organizations actually want, and whether policies developed as a result meet expectations.

Author : Melissa L. Rorie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 543 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118774885

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The Handbook of White-Collar Crime by Melissa L. Rorie Pdf

A comprehensive and state-of the-art overview from internationally-recognized experts on white-collar crime covering a broad range of topics from many perspectives Law enforcement professionals and criminal justice scholars have debated the most appropriate definition of “white-collar crime” ever since Edwin Sutherland first coined the phrase in his speech to the American Sociological Society in 1939. The conceptual ambiguity surrounding the term has challenged efforts to construct a body of science that meaningfully informs policy and theory. The Handbook of White-Collar Crime is a unique re-framing of traditional discussions that discusses common topics of white-collar crime—who the offenders are, who the victims are, how these crimes are punished, theoretical explanations—while exploring how the choice of one definition over another affects research and scholarship on the subject. Providing a one-volume overview of research on white-collar crime, this book presents diverse perspectives from an international team of both established and newer scholars that review theory, policy, and empirical work on a broad range of topics. Chapters explore the extent and cost of white-collar crimes, individual- as well as organizational- and macro-level theories of crime, law enforcement roles in prevention and intervention, crimes in Africa and South America, the influence of technology and globalization, and more. This important resource: Explores diverse implications for future theory, policy, and research on current and emerging issues in the field Clarifies distinct characteristics of specific types of offences within the general archetype of white-collar crime Includes chapters written by researchers from countries commonly underrepresented in the field Examines the real-world impact of ambiguous definitions of white-collar crime on prevention, investigation, and punishment Offers critical examination of how definitional decisions steer the direction of criminological scholarship Accessible to readers at the undergraduate level, yet equally relevant for experienced practitioners, academics, and researchers, The Handbook of White-Collar Crime is an innovative, substantial contribution to contemporary scholarship in the field.