Whistleblower Protection Act
/ˈhwɪsəlˌbloʊər prəˈtɛkʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) Federal law protecting employees who report illegal or unethical conduct from retaliation.
The Whistleblower Protection Act shields federal employees from adverse actions after reporting misconduct.
Forms
- whistleblower protection act
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Commentary
Primarily applies to federal employees; awareness of scope is key when drafting related policies.
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