Whistleblower protection

January 31, 2018

Tori Tragis

Any employee may in good faith report to or testify before a public body concerning: a violation of federal, state or local law; a danger to public health or safety; gross mismanagement; a substantial waste of funds or clear abuse of authority; or a matter under investigation by the state. “Public body” includes an officer or agency of the University of Alaska. The employee must reasonably believe that the information is or is about to become a matter of public concern.

Employee protections and obligations regarding reports of these matters of public concern are fully stated in Alaska statutes 39.90.100 through 39.90.150.