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Whistleblower Rights: 7 Laws
Environmental laws have been enacted to protect natural resources and the public health. A number of these laws recognize that workers may be the ones who spot their employers violating the law and polluting the environment. Seven federal environmental statutes contain "whistleblower protection" that was designed to protect workers against employer retaliation for their whistleblowing activities.
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