S.1856

Extends whistleblower protections to employees who report governmental mismanagement, waste, and abuse.

The bill extends whistleblower protections to employees who disclose, testify, or refuse to participate in activities they reasonably believe involve governmental mismanagement, waste, or abuse. It defines "gross mismanagement" as negligent or incompetent actions by a governmental entity and "abuse of authority" as illegal, malicious, or arbitrary actions by such an entity. The bill prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report these issues to supervisors or public bodies. This act takes effect immediately.