Which act is designed to protect whistleblowers who report violations of workplace safety regulations?

The Whistleblower Protection Act is specifically designed to safeguard individuals who report misconduct, including violations of workplace safety regulations. Under this act, employees are afforded legal protection against retaliation from their employers when they disclose information relating to unsafe or illegal practices. This means that if a worker witnesses negligence or violations concerning workplace safety and chooses to report these issues, they cannot be subjected to adverse actions like dismissal, demotion, or harassment due to their whistleblowing.

The other acts listed serve different purposes; for instance, the Occupational Safety and Health Act primarily focuses on the establishment of safe and healthy working conditions and sets standards that employers must follow, but it does not specifically provide protections for whistleblowers. The Family and Medical Leave Act deals with employee rights related to family and medical leave, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act addresses discrimination in the workplace. Each of these laws has its distinct objectives and does not overlap with the whistleblower protections offered by the Whistleblower Protection Act.