Retaliation
5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8), (b)(9)
Taking, failing to take, or threatening to take or fail to take personnel action for ―
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whistleblowing
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●Exercise of appeal, complaint, or grievance rights
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●Testimony or other assistance to person exercising such rights
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●Cooperation with or disclosures to Special Counsel or Inspector General
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●Refusal to obey an order that would require violation of law