Duty or toll paid for carts, etc, passing over certain ground. Cowell. … [Read more...] about WHEELAGE
WHISTLEBLOWER ACT
Federal and state laws protect whistleblowers from being fired or being retaliated against by their employers. … [Read more...] about WHISTLEBLOWER ACT
WHITE COLLAR
Relating to professional work performed by employees who wear white collars or suits (as opposed to blue collar). … [Read more...] about WHITE COLLAR
WHELPS
The young of certain animals of a base nature, or ferae naturae. 2. It is a rule that when no larceny can be committed of any creatures of a base nature, which are ferae naturae, though tame and reclaimed, it cannot be committed of the young of such creatures in the nest, kennel, or den. 3 Inst. 109; 1 Russ. on Cr. 153. 3. The owner of the land is, however, considered to have a … [Read more...] about WHELPS
WHISTLE BLOWER
One who discloses, at great peril to the discloser, serious wrongdoing in an organization or a company. Frequently referring to an employee who discloses unfair labor practices that affect a significant number of employees. … [Read more...] about WHISTLE BLOWER