This document discusses whistleblowing and retaliation protections. It defines whistleblowing as disclosing wrongdoing by other employees or managers within a company. Laws like the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 and the No FEAR Act of 2002 protect employees from retaliation for whistleblowing and encourage them to report issues like corruption, waste, or illegality. Retaliation can include withholding pay, avoiding promotions, intimidation, or firing. These laws aim to ensure ethical practices within organizations and empower employees to help develop systems of checks and balances.