Question

Whistleblowers are protected, and sometimes rewarded, for their willingness to come forward, but they can still face a hostile environment in some situations.

A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Whistleblowers are protected under various acts and can be rewarded for coming forward, but they can still face a hostile environment in some situations.

Step-by-step explanation:

True. Whistleblowers are protected under various acts such as the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, and the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012. These acts provide rights for federal whistleblowers and set up protection from reprisals. The Merit Systems Protection Board, a quasi-juridical institutional board, hears complaints and conducts investigations into possible abuses. Although whistleblowers may still face a hostile environment in some situations, they are generally protected and can even be rewarded for their willingness to come forward.