Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Act and Laura's

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the Act and Laura's firing?

• A) The act does not provide protection for whistle-blowers such as Laura.
• B) The act provides protection for whistle-blowers only if it can be shown that a significant amount of money, in excess of $5,000, was involved in the incident involved.
• C) The act provides protection for whistle-blowers only if it can be shown that a significant amount of money, in excess of $10,000, was involved in the incident involved.
• D) The act provides protection for whistle-blowers who work for an accounting firm, but not for any other employees.
• E) Laura's whistle-blowing would be protected under the act, and her firing was illegal.

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Definitions:

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