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Whether you want to move forward with a qui tam suit as a result of health care fraud, cyber fraud or fraud in another area, you need to have a clear understanding of your options and take action swiftly. It is essential to safeguard tax dollars and address abuse and...
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...
The United States government employs defense contractors to build and maintain the nation's defense infrastructure. These assignments include everything from building warships and aircraft to researching and developing new weapons technologies. The desire for national...
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...
When employees, workers or even board members witness wrongdoing on a company's part, it is important to know their actions to report it have protections. There is not much incentive to blow the whistle on something if all it does is get people fired. In a qui tam...
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...
Qui tam is a useful tool that allows anyone to file a case as a whistleblower on behalf of the government. They can then receive a portion of the damages awarded for their actions. But can qui tam fight issues like healthcare fraud? Uncovering injustice in hospitals...
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...
