In the United States, whistle-blowers are less likely to lose their jobs in public employment than in private employment.

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The Whistleblower Protection Act, which was enacted in 1989, provides protection to federal employees who report alleged violations of the law, fraud or abuse. In addition, certain state laws may also provide protection for public employees who blow the whistle. However, there is no federal law that provides similar protection to private sector employees. As a result, private sector whistleblowers may be more vulnerable to retaliation, including termination, than their public sector counterparts.

In the United States, Whistle-Blowers Are Less Likely to Lose