A post or stake to which a criminal is tied to undergo the punishment of whipping. This penalty ia now abolished, except in a few states. … [Read more...]
WHITSUN FARTHINGS
Pentecostals, (ff. v.) … [Read more...]
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...]
WHISTLEBLOWER
An employee who raises the issue of wrongdoing and misconduct within a company where the person is employed. An employee who wishes to put an end to unethical or fraudulent conduct and practices within a company. Frequently the whistleblower will report the wrongdoing to a person outside of the company such as to a whistleblower's lawyer, a government agency or official. … [Read more...]
WHISTLEBLOWER ACT
Federal and state laws protect whistleblowers from being fired or being retaliated against by their employers. … [Read more...]