Whistleblowers are often protected by laws and regulations designed to shield them from retaliation. In the United States, for example, the Whistleblower Protection Act offers federal employees protection, while the False Claims Act allows individuals to file lawsuits against organizations that defraud governmental programs. Additionally, many states have their own specific whistleblower protection laws. Internationally, protections can vary significantly, but organizations like Transparency International work to advocate for and protect whistleblowers globally.
