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Rule 2: Navigate the Maze

Key Reward Laws for Becoming a Whistleblower

Tools for Whistleblowers to Navigate the Legal Maze. Follow this guide to discover which key reward laws apply to your case.

Find the best federal law: (Rule 4)
See if you are covered under state law:(Rule 5)
Are you eligible for a reward (Rule 3, Rule 6, Rule 7, Rule 8, Rules 9, Rule 10, Rule 11, Rule 12)
Can International Whistleblowers get protection? (International Toolkit: Take the Profit out of Corruption)
What should I do if I work in a compliance program? (Rule 19)

Case Law

Bricker v. Rockwell Hanford Operations, Div. of Rockwell Int’l Corp., 1991 U.S. LEXIS 18965 (E.D. Wash. 1991)

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National Whistleblower Center: Know Your Rights

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