Whistleblower

Despite knowing that you did what was right, it can be easy to regret taking steps to blow the whistle if you face retaliation in the aftermath. Unfortunately, you are not alone in feeling this way, either. In fact, up to half of all workplace discrimination...

Whistleblowers have protection under the law in the United States. But you cannot claim this protection if you are unaware whether you are a whistleblower. You may not realize that your actions would qualify you under the law, or you could be unaware there is such...

If you see wrongdoing within your place of employment, you have the right to report it and not face retaliation for doing so. Still, you need to make sure you protect yourself and secure the right legal protection. The U.S. Department of Justice explains there are two...

Bank employees may report False Claims Act violations occurring within their workplace. The Federal Reserve Board’s website notes that employers cannot retaliate against whistleblowers. Individuals filing reports about a company’s misconduct have protection from...

Knowing when to blow the whistle can be a complicated decision. The potential personal ramifications aside, you need to be certain that whatever you’re reporting is truly illegal, rather than simply immoral, and if there’s ample evidence. Here are a few mistakes to...

Most people want to believe that if they notice corruption or other wrongdoing at their place of work, they would speak up right away. However, it is a much more complex situation for many. In order to prepare for any potential outcome, it is important for any...

Despite the experiences that encourage you to blow the whistle on your employer, you may feel equally concerned about how your decision will impact your reputation and career. Expressing your concerns anonymously requires strategy and care. Knowing how to...

The health care field reflects the source of the greatest dollar amount of FCA violation judgments and settlements. As reported in a Department of Justice press release, the 2021 fiscal year accounted for the DOJ’s collection of greater than $5.6 billion from FCA...

A whistleblower is generally someone who reports wrongdoing by an employer. But formal protection for your actions requires meeting the whistleblower definitions under a specific law. To receive the protections as a whistleblower, you need to know which law applies to...

When you work for a publicly traded company in Michigan or another part of the United States, you may decide to blow the whistle on your employer if you find it engaging in fraud, corruption or something otherwise dangerous or unlawful. A 2002 mandate required all...