Whistleblower Protection: Enhanced Safety for Informing Congress
This act strengthens protections for individuals reporting misconduct within federal agencies, contractors, and grantees. It provides new avenues for seeking justice, including the right to sue in court if their complaints are not addressed promptly. This gives citizens greater assurance that their reports will be taken seriously and that they will be protected from negative consequences.
Key points
Extends protection to current and former employees, and job applicants of federal agencies, contractors, and grantees.
Allows for administrative remedies and, in cases of delay, direct lawsuits in federal court.
Grants the right to a jury trial in cases involving whistleblower rights violations.
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