Defendant Name: BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Defendant Type: Public Company
SIC Code: 5031
CUSIP: 09624H20

Initial Case Details

Legal Case Name In the Matter of Blue Linx Holdings Inc.
First Document Date 10-Aug-2016
Initial Filing Format Administrative Action
File Number 3-17371
Allegation Type Other

Violations Alleged

Other
• Rule 21F-17 Exchange Act

Resolutions

First Resolution Date 10-Aug-2016

Related Documents:

34-78528 10-Aug-2016 Administrative Proceeding
Order Instituting Cease-and-Desist Proceedings Pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Making Findings, and Imposing Remedial Sanctions and a Cease-and-Desist Order
On August 10, 2016, the SEC instituted a settled administrative proceeding against BlueLinx Holdings Inc. According to the SEC, by including certain clauses in its Severance Agreements, BlueLinx raised impediments to participation by its employees in the SEC's whistleblower program.
2016-157 10-Aug-2016 Press Release--Administrative Proceeding
Company Paying Penalty for Violating Key Whistleblower Protection Rule
On August 10, 2016, the SEC announced it has filed a settled administrative proceeding against BlueLinx Holdings Inc. According to the SEC, BlueLinx forced employees leaving the company to waive possible whistleblower awards or risk losing their severance payments and other postemployment benefits.