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Whistleblower Protections<\/h1>\n
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\n By Olivia Wathne, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A "whistleblower<\/a>" is an employee who reports a violation of the law by their employer. Whistleblower protections come from several different sources. The federal government has laws protecting you from retaliation for reporting a violation. Many states have whistleblower protections as well. Many states also acknowledge a common-law claim<\/a>. This offers further protection to employees who face retaliation.<\/p>\r\n

Whistleblower Protection Laws<\/h2>\r\n

Several federal laws protect whistleblowers, including:<\/p>\r\n