Whistleblowers Deserve Protection
At PEER, our dedicated attorneys represent federal, state, and local government whistleblowers who wish to expose their agency’s wrondgoings on environmental, public health, and scientific issues. Whistleblowers are a critical line of defense against corruption and abuse by governments.
We help public employees make well-informed decisions about how to protect their rights and their careers while revealing government misconduct. We also advise public employees about their First Amendment rights, scientific integrity policies, and civil service laws.
Many times, becoming a whistleblower is not the best way to solve a problem. So we work closely with each client to determine the best course of action tailored to their unique circumstances.
Speaking up can be risky, and PEER believes it’s important to keep conscientious people inside public service. If you are a public employee who feels compelled to reveal important information, there are ways that PEER can help you do so anonymously.
We have over 30 years of experience protecting the work of public servants and holding governments accountable. All of our services are pro bono – without cost to our clients.
Are you a public employee in need of advice? Contact PEER. All communications are confidential.
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Committed to our Clients
PEER stands by our clients every step of the way, from resolving issues internally to taking legal action in courts. Hear the story of one agency scientist’s long fight against illegal retaliation after she reported biosafety breaches and learn how we helped her prevail. Learn more»
Fighting Waste and Fraud
Many PEER clients come to us with concerns about how waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs affect the environment and public health. Read the story of an Army Corps of Engineers senior economist who blew the whistle on the agency’s exaggerated need for massive new civil works projects. Learn more»
Balancing Career and Conscience
PEER is committed to helping employees report wrongdoing while protecting their careers. PEER, the Project on Government Oversight, and the Government Accountability Project co-authored a guide to empower government employees when they encounter workplace wrongdoing. Learn more»
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A SNAPSHOT OF PEER’S PAST EFFORTS
Here are some examples of how PEER has made a difference:
- Successfully represented a 9/11 whistleblower who was retaliated against by the Environmental Protection Agency after she sounded the alarm on the dangers facing first responders.
- Received a court ruling successfully restoring Teresa Chambers as Chief of the U.S. Park Police after she’d been fired from her position for speaking out about challenges the agency faced.
- Defended the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s top expert and foremost critic on workplace injury and illness records, whose legal challenge ended with him receiving an $820,000 settlement.
PEER’S PERSPECTIVE
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