Numerous federal statutes contain whistle-blower protection provisions to encourage employees to report criminal conduct without fear of retaliation from their employers.
Generally, a whistle-blower is anyone who provides information to a regulatory body or law enforcement agency that relates to a violation of the law. Depending on the applicable statute, a different or more specific definition may exist. While whistle-blowers receive statutory protection, employers must provide safeguards and protection to whistle-blowers. This can be accomplished through an effective corporate compliance program.
