At the federal level, there are several laws that protect whistleblowers. These laws often apply to specific industries or types of misconduct. For example: The Sarbanes-Oxley Act protects employees of publicly-traded companies who report fraud or violations of securities regulations. The False Claims Act protects employees who report fraud against the government. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) protects employees who report workplace safety issues. The Whistleblower Protection Act protects federal employees who report government misconduct. Under these and other federal laws, employers are generally prohibited from retaliating against employees who report misconduct. This can include adverse employment actions like termination, demotion, harassment, or other forms of discrimination.