740 ILCS 174/20 : RIGHTS AND REMEDIES — CIVIL LIABILITIES — WHISTLEBLOWER ACT — Retaliation for certain refusals prohibited TEXT PDF An employer may not retaliate against an employee for refusing to participate in an activity that would result in a violation of a State or federal law, rule, or regulation , including, but not limited to, violations of the Freedom of Information Act . 740 ILCS 174/20 Added by P.A. 096-0555,§ 85, eff. 8/18/2009. Added by P.A. 093-0544, § 20, eff. 1/1/2004.