Bloomberg: SEC Receives Record Number of Whistleblower Tips From Remote Employees
A recent Bloomberg article reports that whistleblower complaints to the SEC have soared as employees have been working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the article, the SEC received 6,900 complaints in the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2020 – a 31% jump from the previous 12-month record.
The article discusses how the isolation associated with working remotely has emboldened employees to speak out. The article quotes a former SEC official as stating: “It’s never been easier to record a meeting when you can do it from your dining room table.” The article also quotes a…