2010 Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT.
Chapter 30.1 - The Fraud and Abuse Whistle Blower Protection Act (2.2-3009 thru 2.2-3014)
2.2-3011 - Discrimination and retaliatory actions against whistle blowers prohibited; good faith required.
ยง 2.2-3011. Discrimination and retaliatory actions against whistle blowers prohibited; good faith required.
A. No employer may discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against a whistle blower whether acting on his own or through a person acting on his behalf or under his direction.
B. No employer may discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against a whistle blower because the whistle blower is requested or subpoenaed by an appropriate authority to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry by an appropriate authority or in a court action.
C. To be protected by the provisions of this chapter, an employee who discloses information about suspected wrongdoing or abuse shall do so in good faith and upon a reasonable belief that the information is accurate. Disclosures that are reckless or the employee knew or should have known were false, confidential by law, or malicious shall not be deemed good faith reports and shall not be protected.
D. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit an employer from disciplining or discharging a whistle blower for his misconduct or any violation of criminal law.
(2009, c. 340.)
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