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Ohio Whistleblower Laws
More Information on Whistleblower Laws
| Code Section | 4113.52 |
| Prohibited Employer Activity | Can not take any disciplinary or retaliatory action including withholding pay, benefits, transfer/reassigning, removing/suspending, reducing pay/position or denying a promotion; if employee reports a violation of state or federal statute, ordinance, or regulation of a political subdivision |
| Protection for Public or Private Employees? | Both |
| Opportunity for Employer to Correct? | Must notify and file a report; employer has 24 hours to correct |
| Remedies | Can file a civil action for injunction, reinstatement, back pay, full fringe benefits and seniority rights, court and attorney's fees. If employer deliberately violates statute, court can award interest on back pay |
| Penalties | - |
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