Nothing in this chapter or Chapter 12 (§ 2.2-1200 et seq.) of this title shall be construed to prohibit or otherwise restrict the right of any state employee to express opinions to state or local elected officials on matters of public concern, nor shall a state employee be subject to acts of retaliation because the employee has expressed such opinions.
For the purposes of this section "matters of public concern" means those matters of interest to the community as a whole, whether for social, political, or other reasons and shall include discussions that disclose any (i) evidence of corruption, impropriety, or other malfeasance on the part of government officials; (ii) violations of law; or (iii) incidence of fraud, abuse, or gross mismanagement.
2005, c. 483.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 2.2 - Administration of Government
Chapter 29 - Virginia Personnel Act
§ 2.2-2900. Short title; purpose
§ 2.2-2901. Appointments, promotions and tenure based upon merit and fitness
§ 2.2-2901.1. Employment discrimination prohibited
§ 2.2-2902. Use of tobacco products by state employees
§ 2.2-2902.1. Rights of state employees to contact elected officials
§ 2.2-2903.1. State employees ordered to active military service
§ 2.2-2904. Classification of persons who have passed certified professional secretary examination
§ 2.2-2905. Certain officers and employees exempt from chapter