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State Whistleblower Statutes

Most states have additional whistleblower protection statutes. Filing timelines vary from 30 days to 3 years depending on the state.

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Most states have additional whistleblower protection statutes. Filing timelines vary from 30 days to 3 years depending on the state.

Example States

Nevada

NRS 613.333 — 2 years — employer may not retaliate for reporting violations of law

California

Labor Code § 1102.5 — employer may not retaliate for reporting suspected violations to government or law enforcement

Texas

Gov't Code § 554 — 90 days — public employees reporting violations of law

Florida

F.S. § 112.3187 — 180 days — public and private sector whistleblower protection

New York

Labor Law § 740 — 2 years — all employers, reporting violations that create danger to public health/safety

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