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What is the purpose of the Illinois Whistleblower Act?
What is the purpose of the Illinois Whistleblower Act?
- To discourage reporting of unethical behavior
- To penalize whistleblowers
- To protect members who engage in illegal activities
- To protect members who disclose public corruption or wrongdoing (correct)
When should members report retaliation for engaging in protected behaviors?
When should members report retaliation for engaging in protected behaviors?
- Never report retaliation
- Promptly to a supervisor (correct)
- Report to the media first
- Only if it directly affects their job role
Who should supervisors refer complaints of retaliation to?
Who should supervisors refer complaints of retaliation to?
- Human Resources
- Fire Chief or authorized designee (correct)
- An external legal firm
- The complainant
What is the role of the Custodian of Records regarding investigations?
What is the role of the Custodian of Records regarding investigations?
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How often should members receive training on the whistleblowing policy?
How often should members receive training on the whistleblowing policy?
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What is an essential step in remediation of inappropriate conduct?
What is an essential step in remediation of inappropriate conduct?
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In which situations does the Illinois Whistleblower Act protect members?
In which situations does the Illinois Whistleblower Act protect members?
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