Which of the following statements is NOT true of whistle-blowing?
A)Employees engage in whistle-blowing when they report an employer's illegal actions.
B)Employers cannot discharge employees for reporting corporate wrongdoings.
C)Employers can discipline but not discharge employees for reporting corporate wrongdoings.
D)Employers may be liable to huge fines if found guilty of the whistle-blowing charges imposed on them.

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Employers can actually discharge employees for reporting corporate wrongdoings, but they cannot do so if the employee's actions are protected by law or if the report was made to specific government agencies. However, employers can discipline employees for making false or malicious allegations.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of Whistle-Blowing