The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case that has focused attention on the burden of proof whistleblowers reporting misconduct internally must meet to establish retaliation by their public company employer.

One expert said the court’s decision could discourage employees from reporting misconduct internally and instead encourage them to file a claim with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Aaron Nicodemus is the Editor-in-Chief of Compliance Week. He previously worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Law and as business editor at the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass. Email: aaron.nicodemus@complianceweek.com LinkedIn:...