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 SSA's Definition of Disabled. In the context of Social Security, the definition of disabled is a long-term disability that renders you unable to work in any capacity. You must not be able to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) because of a physical or mental medical condition.