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.
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.