In this section of our website, we have compiled information on the most common laws which make it illegal to retaliate and/or protect whistleblowers. You should start with the basic premise that many laws which protect employees prevent retaliation for enforcing those rights, and that many laws which protect the public prevent retaliation against those who blow the whistle on those violating those laws. However, if your situation does not fit the laws that are described here, we urge you to talk to a lawyer in your state, as some states have additional whistleblower and/or anti-retaliation protections that are not listed here. If you have taken action concerning the following subjects or have the described employment status, choose the listed page for more details. The violation of environmental laws, such as those protecting clean air and water, or the release of toxic substances or waste: environmental whistleblowers. Corporate fraud in publicly traded companies: whistleblowers -- Sarbanes-Oxley/Dodd-Frank Fraud by employers with government contracts, such as defense contractors, transportation companies, hospitals, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, and doctors: government fraud -- False Claims Act. Federal employees: federal employee whistleblowers. Military employees:military whistleblowers. Filing a claim concerning discrimination, harassment, denial of accommodation or leave: retaliation -- discrimination claims. Union organizing or collective activity: retaliation -- union and other concerted activity. Political activity including election-related work on a candidate's behalf: retaliation -- political activity. Public employees: retaliation -- public employees and First Amendment rights. Filing a workers compensation claim: workers compensation. Filing a wage and hour: retaliation -- wage and hours. Other Laws and Remedies: other whistleblower laws and remedies.