An employer may not take or refuse to take any personnel action as a reprisal against an employee because the employee: discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences: an abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money; a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or a violation of law; objects to or refuses to participate in any activity, policy, or practice in violation of law; or following a disclosure under item (1) of this section, seeks a remedy provided under this subtitle.