Although whistleblowers are given protection against retaliation for disclosing illegal company practices, environmental or health concerns, or fraud, to name a few, one of the most common whistleblower complaints is harassment. Harassment is prohibited by federal discrimination laws. It is also prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967.nOther common reasons for whistleblowing include:nViolations of health laws by employers that lead to illness or death.nViolations of workplace safety laws and regulations that could lead toward injury or death.nIllegal hiring and firing practices.