Will I lose my job if I subscribe to zEthics.com and complete the forms?
NO. The Investor Protection Act prevents an employer from discriminating against an employee for disclosing information about ethics and corporate governance.
If I signed an Employment Agreement, a Confidentiality Agreement, or a Non Disclosure Agreement with my employer, is it a breach of contract with my employer to submit information?
NO. An employer cannot ensure your silence or duplicity with an Employer Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement or Non Disclosure Agreement if they are acting unethically or illegally. See The Investor Protection Act and the Information Subscriber Agreement.
Will zEthics disclose my identity to my employer?
NO. Unless otherwise instructed by you, zEthics, Inc. will not directly disclose your identify to your employer, and will take every precaution to prevent indirect disclosure of your identity to your employer. See The Investor Protection Act for more information.
Should I use my Company e-mail address when I subscribe?
We strongly recommend that you use a personal e-mail address when you subscribe to zEthics.com. If your employer establishes an account for you, we recommend that you change your subscription e-mail address to your personal e-mail address when you login for the first time.
Why should I care about the ethical business practices of my publicly traded company?
Ethics and corporate governance provide general guidelines that promote trust, confidence and consistency in how a company is operated. Unethical companies may succeed in the short-term, but as the current environment shows, unethical behavior can threaten the survivability and long-term prospects of a company. zEthics promotes an environment based on honesty, loyalty, mutual trust and respect.
Why do I need to verify my employment?
zEthics requests all subscribers that are employed by a U.S. publicly traded company to verify their employment at least once, and recommends that subscribers verify employment every 90 days. zEthics, Inc. must ensure that you are who you say you are; that you are a current employee of the public company you are providing information for; and, that the information you are providing is accurate, fair and complete.
How can I verify my employment?
Subscribers can upload a scanned copy of the top portion of their most recent pay stub from their employer, which clearly shows the company name and address, the subscribers name and address, and date of the pay stub. Subscribers can also e-mail or fax a copy of the top portion of the pay stub along with the e-mail address they used to subscribe to zethics.com to info@zethics.com or fax number 888.668.0089.
How can I earn the most reward points?
Subscribers submitting data can earn the most reward points by verifying employment every 90 days, and by referring colleagues employed with publicly traded companies to subscribe to zEthics.com and verify their employment. Verifying your employment over the course of one year and referring 25 colleagues could earn you a $250 online gift certificate.
How does it benefit me to subscribe to zEthics.com when I could submit information directly to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
First, it's not an easy process working with the SEC. zEthics, Inc. ensures that the SEC receives and reviews information provided by our subscribers about the questionable business practices of U.S. publicly traded companies and its executives. Second, zEthics, Inc. compiles information from multiple sources to substantiate an investigation. Third, zEthics, Inc. makes every effort to maximize awards. Fourth, zEthics, Inc. shares information with other Federal and State Regulatory Agencies that may decide to initiate an investigation. Fifth, zEthics, Inc. may share information with investment professionals and insurance companies that may decide to pursue civil suits.
How will I get paid for awards issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or civil actions that make use of my information?
zEthics, Inc. will compensate you out of the award proceeds that zEthics, Inc. receives from all Federal and State Regulatory Agencies, as well as civil actions filed on behalf of shareholders, investors or the public, for investigations that make use of the information provided by you, the subscriber.
Why would I subscribe to zEthics.com and submit information about my company and its executives instead of going through the company’s human resources department?
First, we recommend you use zEthics.com to protect your identity and to remain anonymous. Second, to ensure that your concerns are documented. Third, to prevent management from coercing you into going along with a failed policy or strategy that violates federal and/or state laws; and/or, may lead to job losses. Fourth, to hold management accountable for their actions. Fifth, to improve ethics and corporate governance in the work place. Sixth, if you report an issue internally, what assurances do you have that your company will actually listen and take action?
As an executive of a publicly traded company, why should I care about ethics and corporate governance?
First, share value. Investment professionals and the public gain confidence and trust in the company. Second, fulfill your fiduciary responsibility to shareholders. Third, knowledge of unethical behavior or questionable business practices with the organization. Fourth, insurers seek to price Directors & Officers (D&O) liability policies according to the risk posed by each prospective insured and that underwriters focus on corporate governance in assessing risk. Individual risk rating may preserve the deterrence function of corporate and securities law by forcing worse governed firms to pay higher D&O premiums than better-governed firms. The importance of corporate governance in D&O underwriting provides evidence that the merits do matter in corporate and securities litigation. And, findings suggest that what matters in corporate governance are deep governance variables such as culture and character, rather than the formal governance structures that are typically studied.
As an executive of a publicly traded company, what is the compelling argument to purchase an annual subscription to the enterprise edition of zEthics’ online information service?
First, Risk mitigation - to portray a fair and accurate view of the company to investors and the public. Second, to prevent members of the board of directors from being blind-sided by fraud and misconduct. Third, to gain investor and the public’s acceptance of the Company’s ethics and corporate governance programs. Fourth, measure your ROI from using zEthics.com in multiples, including savings on insurance costs, litigation avoidance, etc.
As an executive of a publicly traded company, what is the compelling argument to purchase an annual subscription for each of my suppliers, customers and competitors from zEthics.com?
To gain extended visibility into customers, suppliers and competitors, not only to mitigate business risks, but also to identify and qualify business opportunities.
How much does it cost?
If you are an investment professional, insurance company or publicly traded company that is interested in purchasing reports for U.S. publicly traded companies, create an account to learn more about our annual subscription services.
U.S. Publicly traded companies have the option to purchase an annual subscription to the enterprise edition of our information service, which allows you to view information on your company in our database, and to interact with our datanbase by responding to Ethics Action Reports and Suggestions filed by your employees. Create an account to learn more about our enterprise edition.
Does zEthics.com accept credit card payments?
zEthics.com accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
How many U.S. publicly traded companies are in zEthics.com’s database?
zEthics.com acquires and disseminates information on more than 18,000 U.S. publicly traded companies.
How often does zEthics.com update its database?
zEthics.com updates the database upon verification of data on a real-time basis.
Does zEthics.com offer training?
zEthics.com offers online training every week. Customers can also receive training from our account managers.
Does zEthics.com replace US GAAP, IFRS, SEC Rules and Regulations or the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002?
No. zEthics.com leverages information provided by our subscribers to work in unison with US GAAP, IFRS, SEC Rules and Regulations, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 to attain full disclosure.
How can I contact zEthics.com if I have a question or concern about a situation, or I have knowledge of an ethics violation, but I am not an employee, agent or contract hire of a particular company?
Subscribe to zEthics.com, complete an Ethics Action Report, and attach supporting documentation. Refer a colleague at the public company you have the question or concern with to zEthics.com. Ask them to verify their employment with the company, complete an Ethics Action Report, and attach supporting documentation.
NO. The Investor Protection Act prevents an employer from discriminating against an employee for disclosing information about ethics and corporate governance.
If I signed an Employment Agreement, a Confidentiality Agreement, or a Non Disclosure Agreement with my employer, is it a breach of contract with my employer to submit information?
NO. An employer cannot ensure your silence or duplicity with an Employer Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement or Non Disclosure Agreement if they are acting unethically or illegally. See The Investor Protection Act and the Information Subscriber Agreement.
Will zEthics disclose my identity to my employer?
NO. Unless otherwise instructed by you, zEthics, Inc. will not directly disclose your identify to your employer, and will take every precaution to prevent indirect disclosure of your identity to your employer. See The Investor Protection Act for more information.
Should I use my Company e-mail address when I subscribe?
We strongly recommend that you use a personal e-mail address when you subscribe to zEthics.com. If your employer establishes an account for you, we recommend that you change your subscription e-mail address to your personal e-mail address when you login for the first time.
Why should I care about the ethical business practices of my publicly traded company?
Ethics and corporate governance provide general guidelines that promote trust, confidence and consistency in how a company is operated. Unethical companies may succeed in the short-term, but as the current environment shows, unethical behavior can threaten the survivability and long-term prospects of a company. zEthics promotes an environment based on honesty, loyalty, mutual trust and respect.
Why do I need to verify my employment?
zEthics requests all subscribers that are employed by a U.S. publicly traded company to verify their employment at least once, and recommends that subscribers verify employment every 90 days. zEthics, Inc. must ensure that you are who you say you are; that you are a current employee of the public company you are providing information for; and, that the information you are providing is accurate, fair and complete.
How can I verify my employment?
Subscribers can upload a scanned copy of the top portion of their most recent pay stub from their employer, which clearly shows the company name and address, the subscribers name and address, and date of the pay stub. Subscribers can also e-mail or fax a copy of the top portion of the pay stub along with the e-mail address they used to subscribe to zethics.com to info@zethics.com or fax number 888.668.0089.
How can I earn the most reward points?
Subscribers submitting data can earn the most reward points by verifying employment every 90 days, and by referring colleagues employed with publicly traded companies to subscribe to zEthics.com and verify their employment. Verifying your employment over the course of one year and referring 25 colleagues could earn you a $250 online gift certificate.
How does it benefit me to subscribe to zEthics.com when I could submit information directly to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?
First, it's not an easy process working with the SEC. zEthics, Inc. ensures that the SEC receives and reviews information provided by our subscribers about the questionable business practices of U.S. publicly traded companies and its executives. Second, zEthics, Inc. compiles information from multiple sources to substantiate an investigation. Third, zEthics, Inc. makes every effort to maximize awards. Fourth, zEthics, Inc. shares information with other Federal and State Regulatory Agencies that may decide to initiate an investigation. Fifth, zEthics, Inc. may share information with investment professionals and insurance companies that may decide to pursue civil suits.
How will I get paid for awards issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or civil actions that make use of my information?
zEthics, Inc. will compensate you out of the award proceeds that zEthics, Inc. receives from all Federal and State Regulatory Agencies, as well as civil actions filed on behalf of shareholders, investors or the public, for investigations that make use of the information provided by you, the subscriber.
Why would I subscribe to zEthics.com and submit information about my company and its executives instead of going through the company’s human resources department?
First, we recommend you use zEthics.com to protect your identity and to remain anonymous. Second, to ensure that your concerns are documented. Third, to prevent management from coercing you into going along with a failed policy or strategy that violates federal and/or state laws; and/or, may lead to job losses. Fourth, to hold management accountable for their actions. Fifth, to improve ethics and corporate governance in the work place. Sixth, if you report an issue internally, what assurances do you have that your company will actually listen and take action?
As an executive of a publicly traded company, why should I care about ethics and corporate governance?
First, share value. Investment professionals and the public gain confidence and trust in the company. Second, fulfill your fiduciary responsibility to shareholders. Third, knowledge of unethical behavior or questionable business practices with the organization. Fourth, insurers seek to price Directors & Officers (D&O) liability policies according to the risk posed by each prospective insured and that underwriters focus on corporate governance in assessing risk. Individual risk rating may preserve the deterrence function of corporate and securities law by forcing worse governed firms to pay higher D&O premiums than better-governed firms. The importance of corporate governance in D&O underwriting provides evidence that the merits do matter in corporate and securities litigation. And, findings suggest that what matters in corporate governance are deep governance variables such as culture and character, rather than the formal governance structures that are typically studied.
As an executive of a publicly traded company, what is the compelling argument to purchase an annual subscription to the enterprise edition of zEthics’ online information service?
First, Risk mitigation - to portray a fair and accurate view of the company to investors and the public. Second, to prevent members of the board of directors from being blind-sided by fraud and misconduct. Third, to gain investor and the public’s acceptance of the Company’s ethics and corporate governance programs. Fourth, measure your ROI from using zEthics.com in multiples, including savings on insurance costs, litigation avoidance, etc.
As an executive of a publicly traded company, what is the compelling argument to purchase an annual subscription for each of my suppliers, customers and competitors from zEthics.com?
To gain extended visibility into customers, suppliers and competitors, not only to mitigate business risks, but also to identify and qualify business opportunities.
How much does it cost?
If you are an investment professional, insurance company or publicly traded company that is interested in purchasing reports for U.S. publicly traded companies, create an account to learn more about our annual subscription services.
U.S. Publicly traded companies have the option to purchase an annual subscription to the enterprise edition of our information service, which allows you to view information on your company in our database, and to interact with our datanbase by responding to Ethics Action Reports and Suggestions filed by your employees. Create an account to learn more about our enterprise edition.
Does zEthics.com accept credit card payments?
zEthics.com accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
How many U.S. publicly traded companies are in zEthics.com’s database?
zEthics.com acquires and disseminates information on more than 18,000 U.S. publicly traded companies.
How often does zEthics.com update its database?
zEthics.com updates the database upon verification of data on a real-time basis.
Does zEthics.com offer training?
zEthics.com offers online training every week. Customers can also receive training from our account managers.
Does zEthics.com replace US GAAP, IFRS, SEC Rules and Regulations or the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002?
No. zEthics.com leverages information provided by our subscribers to work in unison with US GAAP, IFRS, SEC Rules and Regulations, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 to attain full disclosure.
How can I contact zEthics.com if I have a question or concern about a situation, or I have knowledge of an ethics violation, but I am not an employee, agent or contract hire of a particular company?
Subscribe to zEthics.com, complete an Ethics Action Report, and attach supporting documentation. Refer a colleague at the public company you have the question or concern with to zEthics.com. Ask them to verify their employment with the company, complete an Ethics Action Report, and attach supporting documentation.