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CCM Ethics and Whistleblower Protections Flashcards

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  1. What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) role in whistleblower protection?

    Answer: OSHA administers whistleblower protection programs under more than 20 federal laws across various industries

    OSHA administers whistleblower protection programs under more than 20 federal statutes covering industries from transportation to environmental protection to financial services.

  2. In ethics program design, what is the purpose of a 'speak-up' culture initiative?

    Answer: To encourage employees to raise compliance and ethical concerns without fear of reprisal

    A speak-up culture initiative is designed to encourage employees to voice compliance and ethical concerns early and openly, reducing the likelihood that issues will go unreported.

  3. Why is it important for organizations to track the disposition of ethics hotline reports?

    Answer: To measure the volume and outcomes of reports and demonstrate program effectiveness

    Tracking and analyzing hotline report volume, categories, and outcomes helps the organization measure program effectiveness and identify systemic compliance issues.

  4. What is meant by 'protected activity' in the context of whistleblower laws?

    Answer: Lawful acts taken by an employee to report or oppose illegal conduct or violations

    Protected activity refers to lawful acts by an employee such as reporting suspected violations, filing complaints, or participating in investigations, which are shielded from employer retaliation.

  5. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, what is the statute of limitations for a whistleblower to file a retaliation claim with the SEC?

    Answer: 3 years from the retaliatory act

    Under Dodd-Frank, a whistleblower has up to three years from the date of the retaliatory act to file a retaliation claim with the SEC.

  6. What is a best practice for communicating the organization's non-retaliation policy to employees?

    Answer: Regularly reinforcing the policy through training, leadership messaging, and posting in visible locations

    Best practice is to regularly reinforce the non-retaliation policy through multiple channels, including training and visible postings, so all employees are consistently aware of their protections.