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Rep. DeBoyer seeks larger fines and expanded remedies in Whistleblower Protection Act update
House Judiciary Committee
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Summary
Representative DeBoyer presented Bill 4781 to amend the 1980 Whistleblower Protection Act, proposing to raise the civil fine from $500 to $2,000 and allow judges discretion to award up to triple back wages and attorney fees to make victims whole.
Representative DeBoyer told the committee Bill 4781 would amend the Whistleblower Protection Act to strengthen remedies for employees who report illegal or unethical activity. DeBoyer said the current $500 civil fine dates to 1980 and proposed…
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