Here’s how you know U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Whistleblower Protection Program

Our Government Accountability program makes sure that federal, state, and local government whistleblowers are protected every step of the way through investigations, litigation, and advocacy …

All DOJ employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services contractors are protected from retaliation for making a protected disclosure. Reports concerning …

Dec 5, 2025 · Whistleblowing is legally defined as reporting misconduct through authorized channels and is protected by federal law. When employees speak up about wrongdoing, they perform a crucial …

Whistleblower disclosures can save lives and billions of taxpayer dollars. Recognizing that whistleblowers root out waste, fraud, and abuse, and protect public health and safety, federal laws …

Office of Special Counsel (OSC): OSC is an independent agency enforcing whistleblower protections, safeguarding the merit system, and providing a secure channel for whistleblower disclosures. …

To prevail in their case, a whistleblower must establish that their whistleblowing was a contributing factor in the personnel action they either experienced or are being threatened with.

Recognizing that whistleblowers root out waste, fraud, and abuse and protect public health and safety, Federal laws strongly encourage employees to disclose wrongdoing. Federal laws also protect …

Dec 30, 2024 · The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (WPA or the Act) provides protections for most federal employees who disclose government illegality, waste, corruption, and other misconduct; …

Mar 27, 2025 · This bill reflects decades of bipartisan concern and persistent advocacy by whistleblowers and public interest groups. Yesterday’s announcement is a testament to the work of …