Upon starting work at a correction facility, Wanda notices that some of her colleagues seem to be engaging in unethical behavior. One specific incident involved other corrections officers organizing "races" in which officers would place bets on track matches between inmates. After confronting her colleagues did not stop the behavior, Wanda decides to report the behavior to superiors. This causes several corrections officers to be disciplined and some fired. Wanda's colleagues begin to bully her by making her look bad in front of inmates, not responding to her calls for backup, and changing her work schedule without notifying her. Which of the following have Wanda's colleagues violated?

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Wanda's colleagues have violated the Whistleblower Protection Act, which protects employees from retaliation for reporting illegal or unethical behavior within an organization. Bullying and changing her work schedule are forms of retaliation for reporting the unethical behavior. The Code of Silence and absolute ethics are not applicable in this situation.

Upon Starting Work at a Correction Facility, Wanda Notices That