Whistleblower Protection Calculator

Protected activity assessment and remedy estimation.

Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Annual salary ($)

Months since retaliation

Front pay months

Statute (0=SOX, 1=Dodd-Frank, 2=FCA)

SEC sanctions amount ($)

Government fraud recovery ($)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Total potential recovery ($)

$140,000

Back pay ($)$80,000

Front pay ($)$40,000

Compensatory/double damages ($)$20,000

Whistleblower award ($)$0

Est. attorney fees ($)$42,000

Net recovery ($)$98,000

Statute of limitations (days)180

Statute LabelSOX

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Annual Salary and Months Since Retaliation (from retaliatory act to expected resolution).
Set Front Pay Months for future losses if reinstatement is not feasible.
Select Statute: SOX (public company securities fraud), Dodd-Frank (SEC reporting), or FCA (government fraud).
For Dodd-Frank, enter SEC Sanctions Amount — awards range from 10–30% of sanctions over $1M.
For FCA, enter Government Fraud Recovery — qui tam awards range 15–30%.
Review Total Recovery across all available remedies.

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