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

This bill (S 608) extends whistleblower protections to employees of New Jersey government entities who disclose specific issues. It prohibits employers (including all state, county, municipal, and school district agencies) from retaliating against employees who report: (1) governmental mismanagement or abuse of authority, (2) substantial waste of public funds, or (3) improper patient care in health-related roles. Employees gain legal protection if they disclose these issues to supervisors or public bodies, or testify about them, without fear of termination, demotion, or other adverse employment actions. The bill updates existing law to explicitly cover these government-specific disclosures and defines key terms like "gross mismanagement" and "substantial waste" in plain language.