Whistle While You Work: Congress Strengthens Protections for Employees Reporting Antitrust Violations

The President recently signed into law the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (S. 2258) (116^th Cong. (2020)), which amends the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004. It grants stronger protections to employees who come forward with claims of antitrust violations. Specifically, the law prohibits employers from discharge, demotion, or suspension, as well as any discrimination against any employee who assists in a government antitrust investigation. Read More ›