Whistleblowers Deserve Protection
PEER has a long history of working with environmental, natural resource, and public health whistleblowers. We help public employees make informed decisions about how to protect their rights and their careers while revealing government wrong-doing and abuses.
PEER also works with clients on more effective and less costly alternatives to whistleblowing, because it is important to keep conscientious people inside public service. However, if your efforts to protect the environment have gotten you into trouble, we will use whistleblower and other laws to defend you in administrative or court proceedings.
Whistleblowers are an important line of defense against corruption and abuse by governments. We have spent over 25 years protecting the work of public servants and holding governments accountable. All of our services are pro bono, or without cost to you.
The Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA)
The Whistleblower Protection Act
The Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) protects federal employees who make disclosures which the employee reasonably believes evidence (does not have to actually be true):
- Any violation of any law, rule, or regulation;
- Gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority; or
- A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
As long as the disclosure is not prohibited by law (for example, laws prohibiting the disclosure of critical infrastructure information) or required by executive order to be kept secret (i.e. classified).[5 U.S.C. Sec. 2302(b)(8)]
In addition, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, enacted in made claims of retaliation for any of the following subject to the same procedures and burdens of proof as whistleblower claims… Read More>>
House Gives Hope to Federal Whistleblowers, Senate Must Step Up
In order to ensure that the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act stands a chance of becoming law, voters must keep their Senators accountable. Read More »
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NEWS FROM PEER
COMMENTARY | Environmental Whistleblowers and the Need for Change at EPA
Environmental whistleblowers may not grab the nation’s attention but they are vital to creating meaningful government reforms.
EPA Validates Colorado Air Whistleblowers’ Charge
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STATEMENT | Earth Day 2022: A Vital Rallying Point
PEER contributes to Earth Day year-round by supporting whistleblowers and working for the ethical management of our natural resources and strong environmental policies. Earth Day 2022
PEERMail | Migratory Bird Whistleblower Case Goes to Judge
Whistleblower case highlights the Biden administration failing to protect employees who stood up to the excesses of the Trump presidency.
PEERMail | Protecting Wildlife Comes at a Big Price for Whistleblower
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COMMENTARY | Protecting Democracy Means Protecting Whistleblowers
The Protecting Our Democracy Act would provide critical checks on democracy and enhanced protection for government whistleblowers.
EPA Scientists Should be Able to Consult with Colleagues
Bans on Internal Communication Undercut Scientific Quality and Integrity
EPA Chemical Reviews Corrupted by Industry Influence
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PEERMail | Whistleblowers Making a Difference
On Whistleblower Appreciation Day, we honor those who stand up for strong environmental protections and work for better whistleblower protections.
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Managers Remove Elements of Risk without Analysts’ Knowledge or Consent
Federal Agency Rules for Treasure Island Whistleblower
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BLM Migratory Bird Whistleblower in More Hot Water
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State Fails to Control Coal Plant Emissions Endangering Public Health
STATEMENT | Earth Day 2021: Celebrating Environmental Whistleblowers
PEER recognizes whistleblowers as critical resources in environmental, public health, and public lands management. Earth Day 2021
PEERMail | Something Extraordinary – A Whistleblower Wins
After years of legal wrangling with the USGS and the Merit Systems Protection Board, a career microbiologist turned whislteblower is reinstated.
USGS Restores Fired Lab Biosafety Whistleblower
Scientist Had Raised Alarms about Wildlife Disease Lab Biosecurity Breaches
PEERMail | BLM’s Litmust Test on Whistleblowers
After years of mismanagement and retaliation against employees who raised concerns about oil and gas projects, can the BLM deliver on Biden’s conservation promises?
USGS Wildlife Labs Criticized Over Animal Care
Call for Independent Accreditation of All USGS Live Animal Facilities
BLM Moves to Fire Migratory Bird Whistleblower
Reports on Raptors Dying in Big Wyoming Oil and Gas Project Spiked