Because company retaliation of whistle-blowers is illegal, ​incidents of retaliation taken against employees are rare today.

Whistle-Blowers

Individuals who expose wrongdoing, illegal activities, or unethical practices within an organization to the public or authorities.

Company Retaliation

Actions taken by an employer to punish or negatively impact an employee as a response to the employee's complaint or whistleblowing.

Illegal

Describes actions or activities that are forbidden by law and subject to criminal or civil penalties.