How to Handle Severance When You Are a Whistleblower

Episode 38 of The Layoff Podcast tackles a high-stakes scenario: what happens when you're laid off shortly after reporting misconduct at work. Lucas and Luna walk through the legal protections under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Dodd-Frank, the difference between retaliation and a legitimate RIF, and the practical steps you should take if you suspect your severance offer is a silencing tool. They discuss the 180-day filing window with OSHA, the potential for double back pay under SOX, and the importance of documenting everything before signing anything. The episode also covers the tension between accepting a standard severance package and preserving your legal rights, plus what to do if your employer tries to include a broad release of claims. A must-listen for anyone in a compliance, audit, or ethics role—or anyone who has ever worried about the cost of doing the right thing at work. #Whistleblower #Severance #Layoff #EmploymentLaw #Retaliation #SarbanesOxley #DoddFrank #OSHA #Careers #JobLoss #EmploymentRights #LegalProtection #SeveranceNegotiation #WorkplaceMisconduct #Compliance #Ethics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo