Employment Law

Whistleblower Protection

/ WIS-ul-bloh-er proh-TEK-shun /

Definition

Laws protecting employees who report illegal employer conduct from retaliation.

Used in Context

“Whistleblower protection prevented retaliation for the safety complaint.”

Etymology

◈ Old English: hwistle, to whistle

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