The U.S. Supreme Court has found that a whistleblower is entitled to protection from retaliation under federal law, and not required to show proof or intent from their employers. The Court ruled in favor of whistleblower Trevor Murphy who was awarded $900K in a jury verdict in 2017 after his employer, UBS, unlawfully fired him. The ruling was unanimous.
SEC whistleblower attorney Scott Silver commented “This landmark Supreme Court decision will bolster whistleblower rights and protect whistleblower’s from retaliation in the workplace.” Continue reading