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Mississippi Whistleblower Laws
More Information on Whistleblower Laws
| Code Section | 25-9-171, et seq. |
| Prohibited Employer Activity | Can not dismiss or otherwise adversely affect the compensation or employment status if employee testifies or provides information to an investigative body |
| Protection for Public or Private Employees? | Public |
| Opportunity for Employer to Correct? | - |
| Remedies | Can file civil action (without exhausting administrative remedies) for back pay and reinstatement |
| Penalties | Each member of any agency's governing board or authority or executive director may be individually liable for civil fine; maximum $10,000 per violation |
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