The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989: foundation for the modern law of employment dissent
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Congress, by unanimously enacting the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (WPA), endorsed the ideal that the exposure of corruption, waste, and abuse of power in government merits legal protection from reprisal. The WPA was passed after weaknesses in an earlier effort to protect whistleblowers, the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, became apparent. Further strengthening of the WPA is necessary, such as permanent adoption of an anti-gag statute.
Publication Name: Administrative Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0001-8368
Year: 1999
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State whistleblower statutes and the future of whistleblower protection
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Many state statutes of general application legally protect whistleblowers from reprisal. State whistleblower statutes typically rely on judicial remedies, in contrast to federal statutes which prefer administrative remedies. In addition, state statutes often differentiate between public and private sector employees for purposes of whistleblowing. State statutes also acknowledge the right of employees to disobey illegal or improper orders.
Publication Name: Administrative Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0001-8368
Year: 1999
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In from the cold: the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act of 1998
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The author discusses the debate between the Senate and the executive branch over Congressional oversight of the intelligence community, prior to the passage of a compromise measure, the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act of 1998.
Publication Name: Administrative Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0001-8368
Year: 2001
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