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.
disabilitynoun [ C/U ] us â /ËdÉªsÂ·ÉËbÉªlÂ·ÉªÂ·tÌ¬i/. âº a physical or mental condition that makes someone unable to act in a way that is considered usual for most people: [ C ] The law bars discrimination against those with disabilities. [ U ] The regulations apply to people unable to work because of disability.
Full Definition of DISABILITY. 1. a: the condition of being disabled. 2. : lack of legal qualification to do something. 3. : a disqualification, restriction, or disadvantage.See disability defined for English-language learners.xamples of DISABILITY. 1  She has learned to keep a positive attitude about her disability. 2  disabilities such as blindness and deafness. 3  a program for children with disabilities. 4  It's a serious disease that can cause disability or death. 5  After he injured his back he had to quit his job and go on disability.