In his semi-annual report to Congress, Michael K. Atkinson, the
intelligence community's inspector general, expressed
"hope that recent events will not have a chilling effect on
the willingness of individuals within the Intelligence Community to
continue to shed light on suspected fraud, waste, abuse, or
malfeasance in an authorized manner."
In an article published in Corporate Counsel November 27, Kristina
Arianina explains the significance of whistleblower protections in
any effective compliance function and discusses the effect the
Ukraine whistleblower coverage may have on potential workplace
whistleblowers. To minimize any potential chilling effect of this
coverage, Kristina encourages companies to reaffirm their
appreciation for whistleblowers and commitment to non-retaliation
against bona fide employee complaints.
