U.S. Office of Special Counsel Archives

How do I file a claim under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

If you are a Federal government employee or applicant for employment and you want to file a claim for whistleblower reiteration under the … Continued

Are disclosures to an Inspector General protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

The Whistleblower Protection Act protects cooperating with or disclosing information to an agency IG or OSC (5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(9)(C)). Section 2302(b)(9)(C) covers disclosures made to … Continued

What disclosures are protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

Protected Whistleblowing Under the Whistleblower Protection Act A federal employee or applicant makes a protected disclosure if the individual reasonably believes the disclosed conduct constitutes … Continued

How can a federal employee whistleblower seek relief for whistleblower retaliation?

An employee who believes a federal employer has unlawfully retaliated against the employee has several options. The employee may: File a complaint … Continued