FAQ Category: Whistleblower FAQs
Find answers to common questions about whistleblowing. Learn about protections, procedures, and how to report misconduct confidentially.
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What does Whistleblowing mean in Ethics?
When a person blows the whistle, or becomes a whistleblower, they call attention to some type of wrongdoing in a workplace. There are four ways to whistleblow according to the Government Accountability Project. These are: Reporting the violation of law or suspected wrongdoing to law enforcement authorities; Refusing to participate in…
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What is Georgia’s whistleblower statute of limitations?
What is Georgia’s whistleblower statute of limitations? Georgia allows whistleblowers one year to file suit after an adverse employment reaction is taken, for example, being terminated. The statute was put to the test in a case in 2010 wherein the plaintiff filed a…
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WHAT ARE GEORGIA RETALIATION LAWS?
Georgia is an at-will employment state, which means that employers have the power to dismiss their workers at any time, for any reason, as long as they do not violate any statutory protections. Statutory protections must be set by the legislation and include protections such as federal anti-discrimination laws as well…
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Is it illegal to be a Whistleblower?
Laws that protect workers, such as anti-discrimination or health and safety laws, also include language that make it illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who report a problem. Further, laws that pertain to health and safety of the greater community also include protections for employees who blow the whistle…