This includes not only state workers, but also employees of firms that contract with the state, such as construction companies, health care providers, software and hardware vendors, and consultants. Under the new law, a company cannot demote, suspend, threaten, harass, deny promotion to, or otherwise discriminate against the employee who reported the information to the government. In New Hampshire and New Jersey, the worker doesn't have to cite a particular law, regulation or ordinance being violated in order to claim whistleblower protection. States that have whistleblower protection laws include California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. For more on ethical employment issues, see our Ethics FAQ .
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