Whistleblowers
Business Administration 18
If a person is aware of violations of local, state, or federal rules of regulation at work,
they might want to speak up. However, many people might be afraid to bring the information to
higher authorities, in fear of receiving retaliation from their employers. The California Labor
Code Section 1102.5 protects employees that bring awareness to their employer’s violations, also
known as whistleblowers. A whistleblower may provide information to or testify before a public
