A whistleblower is an employee that reports an employer's misconduct. There are laws that protect whistleblowers from being fired or mistreated for reporting misconduct. One of these laws is the Whistleblower Protection Act. This lesson explains the Whistleblower Protection Act and other laws that protect whistleblowers. Business Law: Help and Review / Business Courses.
Definition of disability for Students. plural. disabilities. : a condition (as one present at birth or caused by injury) that damages or limits a person's abilities : the state of being disabled.
Definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010. Youâre disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a âsubstantialâ and âlong-termâ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. The Equality Act 2010 doesnât apply to Northern Ireland. What âsubstantialâ and âlong-termâ mean.