Which One of the Following Acts Imposes Both Civil and Criminal

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following acts imposes both civil and criminal penalties for employers who take adverse employment actions against whistleblowers?

• A)The Civil Service Reform Act
• B)The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• C)The Civil Rights Act
• D)The Fair Labor Standards Act

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Definitions:

Restrictive Covenants

Clauses in contracts that restrict the actions of parties, often found in employment and property agreements to protect business interests or property use.

Bond Indentures

The legal and binding agreement between a bond issuer and the bondholders detailing the terms and conditions of the bond.

Bondholders

Individuals or institutions that hold the debt securities issued by corporations or governments, entitling them to interest payments and the repayment of principal.

Managers

Individuals responsible for overseeing and making decisions within a business to ensure its goals are met.