### Question
Can you define what whistleblower protections means?


### Answer
**Whistleblower protections** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 2302*:

> the protections against and remedies for a prohibited personnel practice described in paragraph (8) or subparagraph (A)(i), (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph (9) of subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 2302*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart A-General Provisions > CHAPTER 23-MERIT SYSTEM PRINCIPLES**

