ARTICLE 3. California Whistleblower Protection Act
Heading of Article 3 (as added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12) amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 107, Sec. 23.
§§ 8547–8547.15 · 15 sections
- § 8547 This article shall be known and may be cited as the “California Whistleblower Protection Act.”
- § 8547.1 The Legislature finds and declares that state employees should be free to report waste, fraud, abuse of authority, violation of law, or threat to public health…
- § 8547.2 For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) (1) “Employee” means either of the following: (A) An individual…
- § 8547.3 (a) An employee may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official authority or influence of the employee for the purpose of intimidating,…
- § 8547.4 The State Auditor shall administer this article and shall investigate and report on improper governmental activities. If, after investigating, the State…
- § 8547.5 (a) The California State Auditor shall create the means for the submission of allegations of improper governmental activity both by transmission via mail or…
- § 8547.6 (a) The State Auditor may request the assistance of any state department, agency, or employee in evaluating an allegation or conducting any investigation of an…
- § 8547.7 (a) If, after investigating an allegation, the California State Auditor finds that a state agency or employee may have engaged or participated in an improper…
- § 8547.8 (a) A state employee or applicant for state employment who files a written complaint with his or her supervisor, manager, or the appointing power alleging…
- § 8547.9 Notwithstanding Section 19572, if the State Personnel Board determines that there is a reasonable basis for an alleged violation, or finds an actual violation…
- § 8547.10 (a) A University of California employee, including an officer or faculty member, or applicant for employment may file a written complaint with his or her…
- § 8547.11 (a) A University of California employee, including an officer or faculty member, may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official authority or…
- § 8547.12 (a) A California State University employee, including an officer or faculty member, or applicant for employment may file a written complaint with his or her…
- § 8547.13 (a) As used in this section: (1) “Agency” means the Supreme Court, the courts of appeal, the superior courts, or the Administrative Office of the Courts. (2)…
- § 8547.15 An action for damages pursuant to this article shall not be subject to the claims presentation requirements of the Government Claims Act (Division 3.6…