§6C-1-1. Short Title
This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the "Whistle-blower Law."
§6C-1-2. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this article have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) "Appropriate authority" means a federal, state, county or municipal government body, agency or organization having jurisdiction over criminal law enforcement, regulatory violations, professional conduct or ethics, or waste; or […]
§6C-1-3. Discriminatory and Retaliatory Actions Against Whistle-Blowers Prohibited; Promotion, Increased Compensation Protected
(a) No employer may discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee by changing the employees compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment because the employee, acting on his or her own volition, or a person acting on behalf of or under the direction of the employee, makes a good faith report, […]
§6C-1-4. Civil Action by Whistle-Blower for Violation; Limitation on Actions; Burden of Proof; Defense; Use of Evidence in Civil Service Proceeding; Grievance Action Available; Other Rights and Actions Not Limited
(a) A person who alleges that he or she is a victim of a violation of this article may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate injunctive relief or damages, or both, within two years after the occurrence of the alleged violation. (b) An employee alleging a violation of this […]
§6C-1-5. Redress for Whistle-Blower
A court, in rendering a judgment for the complainant in an action brought under this article, shall order, as the court considers appropriate, reinstatement of the employee, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, actual damages or any combination of these remedies. A court may also award the complainant […]
§6C-1-6. Civil Penalty; Termination From Public Service
(a) A person who, as an employer or under color of an employer’s authority, violates this article is personally liable for a civil fine of not more than $5,000. A civil fine which is collected under this section shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit into the General Fund. (b) In addition to […]
§6C-1-7. Limitations on Scope of Construction; Protections Related to Political Activity and Membership in Organization of Employee
(a) The provisions of this article shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by an appropriate authority or impair the rights of any employee covered by the civil service system to be a member of an organization of employees or to […]
§6C-1-8. Notice to Employees of Protection of Whistle-Blowers
An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to notify employees and keep them informed of protections and obligations set forth in the provisions of this article.