Whistleblower Needs GC’s Permission

KBR, formerly owned by Halliburton, requires employees to sign a confidentiality statement that appears to be in violation of the False Claims and Securities Exchange Acts. The statement prohibits employees who want to report fraud from discussing their allegations without permission from the company’s general counsel. The penalty is disciplinary action, including possible termination. The policy came to light because of a pending suit involving Halliburton.