Whistleblower

Considering how whistleblowers have exposed corporate and government corruption, improved safety standards for countless products, and unmasked myriad abusers of power, whistleblowers get a bad rap. They’re often viewed as snitches or disloyal backstabbers.

Employees who shine a spotlight on unethical or illegal dealings in corporations are frequently punished rather than rewarded.  Fear of retaliation often keeps whistleblowers from coming forward, and the risk of public disclosure of their identity adds to their anxiety.