New Mexico · New Mexico Statutes 1978 — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
N.M. Stat. § 10-16C-4: N.M. Stat. § 10-16C-4
What this law says, in plain English
Public employers who violate whistleblower protections must pay employees actual damages, back pay with interest, reinstatement, attorney fees, and litigation costs. Employers may defend by showing termination resulted from misconduct, poor performance, or legitimate business reasons unrelated to protected whistleblowing.
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