An Update on Criminal Antitrust Whistleblower Legislation* On Dec. 23, 2020, the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (the “Act”), finally became law. The legislation had passed in the Senate several times previously but until this last Congress, had never been brought up for a vote in the House. Congratulations to Senators Grassley and Leahy for their persistent advocacy for this legislation. The Act prohibits employers from retaliating against certain individuals who report criminal antitrust violations. It allows an individual to file a retaliation complaint with the Secretary of Labor it they are retaliated against for reporting to the federal government information about what they believe to be criminal violation of the antitrust laws. The remedies include reinstatement, back
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The US Congress passes the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act which prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers
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