This document summarizes key aspects of whistleblowing law from an international and US perspective. It discusses the burden of proof in US First Amendment retaliation cases and a relevant 2008 case from the European Court of Human Rights. It also outlines international standards and conventions related to whistleblowing from the Council of Europe and United Nations. Additionally, it lists five ways laws encourage whistleblowing, such as by prohibiting retaliation and requiring organizations to facilitate the process. Finally, it presents three perspectives on whistleblowing - the individual, institutional, and societal levels.