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District of Columbia Whistleblower Laws
More Information on Whistleblower Laws
| Code Section | 1-615.51, et seq. |
| Prohibited Employer Activity | Can not discharge, suspend, demote, or other retaliatory action if employee discloses or threatens to disclose, provide information or testify or object or refuse to participate in violation of a law or rule or misuse of government resources or funds under control of government official |
| Protection for Public or Private Employees? | Public |
| Opportunity for Employer to Correct? | - |
| Remedies | Can file civil action within 1 year for injunction, recission, reinstatement, full fringe benefits and seniority rights, back pay and benefits, and attorney and court fees |
| Penalties | - |
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