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Elements
of Proof:
Reprisal for Whistleblowing
5 U.S.C. §§ 1214(b)(4)(a)-(b), 1221(e)
Reprisal for Whistleblowing
5 U.S.C. §§ 1214(b)(4)(a)-(b), 1221(e)
Must show —
•Protected disclosure of information under 5 U.S.C. § 2302(b)(8)
•Personnel
action taken, not taken, or threatened
•Actual
or constructive knowledge of protected
disclosure
•Protected
disclosure was contributing factor in
personnel action