Information on Whistleblower Protection Act and Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

A federal agency violates the Whistleblower Protection Act if it takes or fails to take (or threatens to take or fail to take) a personnel action with respect to any employee or applicant because of any disclosure of information by the employee or applicant that he or she reasonably believes evidences a violation of a law, rule or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; an abuse of authority; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal agency with jurisdiction over allegations prohibited personnel practices and whistleblower retaliation made by employees of the SEC.

• An online Complaint Form is available.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Securities and Exchange Commission will also investigate allegations of retaliation against SEC employees for cooperating with the OIG or for other protected activities. Learn more about how to report reprisal to the OIG.