The app, 'Whistleblower Laws: Know your rights', provides information on federal and state laws in the area, commentary on current issues and advice on whistleblower rights and protections. The Android version (requiring v. 2.2 and up) and Apple version are both available now.
Fear of reprisal
Reuben A. Guttman, who heads Grant & Eisenhofer’s whistleblower practice, says: 'It’s not surprising that most people in a position to report illegal activity in their workplace would not be comfortable researching whistleblower laws and protections at their desk, for fear of reprisal, or being outed as a potential troublemaker. Our new mobile app allows users to privately research and assess the merits of a complaint before seeking legal assistance.
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