Extends "whistleblower" protections to employee disclosure of governmental mismanagement, waste and abuse.

This bill (A 258) expands whistleblower protections for employees of New Jersey government entities. It prohibits employers (including state, county, municipal, school district, and agency staff) from retaliating against employees who disclose: violations of law, fraudulent activity, substantial waste of public funds, or abuse of authority/gross mismanagement by government entities. Employees can report these issues to supervisors or public bodies without fear of termination, demotion, or other adverse employment actions. The law specifically defines key terms like "substantial waste of public funds" and "abuse of authority" to clarify protected disclosures. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Labor Committee.