What Are the Main Laws, Policies, and Entities Relevant to Improper Governmental Activity?
California Government Code Section 8547- 8547.12 (also known as the “California Whistleblower Protection Act”) defines Improper Governmental Activity and prohibits retaliation against employees who report it. California Health & Safety Code Section 1278.5 relates to retaliation against healthcare workers who have reported issues relating to care, services, or conditions of a health facility. The University’s Whistleblower Policy and Whistleblower Protection Policy implement the State laws for the University of California’s campuses and laboratories. UCLA Procedure 620.1 implements these two University policies for the UCLA campus. UCLA Procedure 360.1 deals with misappropriation of assets by employees. UCLA Policy 993 deals with allegations of research misconduct. The Fair Employment & Housing Act prohibits discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment. It requires employers to provide certain accommodations for employees and job applicants with disabilities, medical conditions, an