Whistleblower Reporting Training

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Course Summary

Whistleblowers are often the first line of defense against fraud, misconduct, or regulatory violations—and protecting them is both a legal obligation and a cultural imperative.

This course helps employees understand how and when to report wrongdoing, the protections available under key whistleblower laws, and how retaliation can be avoided.

Employees will leave with clear guidance on reporting options and a stronger sense of their rights and responsibilities when speaking up.

Included Modules:

Definition and Impact of Whistleblowing

Defines whistleblowing as reporting wrongdoing in good faith and shows how speaking up protects employees, the organization, and the public.

Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law

Explains the federal protections shielding whistleblowers, including Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 806, and the role of agencies like the SEC and OSHA.

Internal and External Reporting Channels

Walks through how to raise concerns through internal channels and when to escalate externally to regulators such as the SEC or OSHA.

Manager Responsibilities and Liability

Covers what managers must do when they receive a report, how to respond appropriately, and the personal and organizational liability for getting it wrong.

Avoiding and Addressing Retaliation

Explains what counts as retaliation against whistleblowers, why it is unlawful, and how to prevent and address it when concerns are raised.

What Your Team Will Learn

This training gives employees and managers a practical understanding of whistleblower protections and reporting best practices, with coverage of major laws and responsibilities that support a strong speak-up culture.

Topics include:

What is a whistleblower?
Legal protections for whistleblowers
Who’s protected when they speak up?
SOX: Your rights and responsibilities
Dodd-Frank: Your rights and responsibilities
Protections under the OSH Act and TFA
Manager responsibilities and best practices
Retaliation: what it is, how to avoid it, and how to address it
Hotlines and reporting channels

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