Illinois Whistleblower Laws
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| Code Section | 5 ILCS 395/.01, et seq. |
| Prohibited Employer Activity | Can not reprimand, suspend, discharge, demote, deny promotion or transfer because employee of a constitutional officer reports violation of any law, rule, regulation, mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or substantial and specific danger to public health and safety unless disclosure is prohibited by law |
| Protection for Public or Private Employees? | Public |
| Opportunity for Employer to Correct? | - |
| Remedies | - |
| Penalties | - |
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