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.
The definition of disability is essentially the same as that in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. A person has a disability if they: 1  have a physical or mental impairment, and. 2  the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.hey represent the Law Society's view of good practice in a particular area. They are not intended to be the only standard of good practice that solicitors can follow. You are not required to follow them, but doing so will make it easier to account to oversight bodies for your actions.