Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A whistleblower is someone who tells on their boss or company for doing something wrong that hurts a lot of people or breaks the law. They usually tell the police or government officials. This can happen at any kind of job, whether it's for the government or a private company.
A whistleblower is an employee who reports illegal or unethical behavior by their employer. This behavior can violate public laws or harm a large number of people. The employer can be a public or private organization. Whistleblowers often provide information to law enforcement or government agencies.
These examples illustrate how whistleblowers can expose wrongdoing that can harm the public or the environment. Without whistleblowers, these actions may go unnoticed and continue to cause harm.