Final Rules for Handling Retaliation Complaints Under Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Summary

The U.S. government has finalized regulations for handling retaliation complaints under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which protects employees who report corporate fraud or other wrongdoing. The new rules, which went into effect on July 21, 2010, provide procedures for employees to file complaints with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as options for appeals and judicial review.