OSHA

The agency plans to split the award between just two people who reported the bank’s product-pushing tactics.

The regulator now has punished just one known person associated with the bank's admitted nationwide fiduciary violation: the RIA who flagged abuses.

Payment of back wages is ordered as well as reinstatement. A second reinstatement may also be in the works, Financial Planning has learned.

Organization takes the case "to put a spotlight on a bank that may have engaged in misconduct more significant than Wells Fargo's."

OSHA supports ex-broker Johnny Burris’ firing because he allegedly faked company letterhead. Burris says the bank approved the altered letter years before.

The decision vindicates ex-broker Johnny Burris, but also supports the move to fire him. However, a bank document obtained by Financial Planning casts doubts on the reason for his termination.

Former Department of Labor officials allege systemic breakdown of whistleblower protection; two also handled Wells Fargo cases that went nowhere.

The regulator has filed a complaint against whistleblower Johnny Burris, who has filed multiple cases against one of its largest member firms, JPMorgan.