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Definition of 'Whistle Blower'
An employee who has inside knowledge of illegal activities occurring within his or her organization and reports these to the public.
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Investopedia explains 'Whistle Blower'
Although whistle blowers are protected under federal law from employer retaliation, there have been cases where punishment for whistle blowing has occurred.
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Search results for 'Whistle Blower'
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/03/092403.asp
... Whistle-Blower Before radio communication made it possible for police to call into
a central dispatch, foot patrols prowled the streets armed with billy clubs ...
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http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0212/How-Insurance-Companies-Detect-Insurance-Scams.aspx
... fraud from third parties. Most companies have "whistle-blower lines" set
up to take anonymous calls. Whistle-blowers are afforded ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/taxes/09/reporting-tax-cheats.asp
... tax cheating. Other Considerations If you earn a whistle blower award,
it will need to be reported when you file your taxes. If ...
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http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/09/criminals-of-wall-street.asp
... The act increased penalties for insider trading, provides cash rewards to
whistle-blowers and allows individuals to sue for damages caused by insider trading ...
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