Managing a Disruptive Whistleblower

Partners Sarah Bouchard and Thomas Linthorst offer guidance for employers on how to manage an employee who raises complaints—including complaints that may constitute protected whistleblowing—in a disruptive manner. Sarah and Tom discuss good HR practices for managing a disruptive employee’s performance and behavior, considerations for the company in evaluating the risks of retaining or terminating a disruptive employee, and pointers for ensuring that the company’s confidential information is protected when dealing with a potential whistleblower.