Legal Term
retaliation clause in whistleblower settlement agreement
Legal Definition
A contractual provision in a settlement agreement between a whistleblower and an organization that prohibits retaliatory actions by either party, typically to protect the whistleblower from adverse consequences such as termination, harassment, or discrimination after reporting illegal or unethical conduct, and specifies remedies for violations, including injunctive relief and damages.
In Plain English
A part of a whistleblower's deal that stops the company or others from punishing them for speaking up about problems at work, and says what happens if they do punish them.
Example in a Contract
Example Clause: 'The Employer expressly agrees not to engage in, and shall prohibit its officers, directors, and employees from engaging in, any retaliatory action against the Whistleblower for disclosures made in accordance with the Company's Whistleblower Policy. Retaliatory actions include, without limitation, termination, demotion, salary reduction, hostile work environment, or any other adverse employment action. Any breach of this provision shall constitute a material default of this Agreement, entitling the Whistleblower to seek specific performance, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees.'
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