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The government does not have eyes everywhere. This is why they encourage whistleblowing, i.e. people bringing attention to the unethical, unlawful and overall dangerous actions that an employer might engage in. Because of this, whistleblowers have protection on both a...
There are many rules to avoid fraud on federal contracts. That said, the government is not in a position to obtain insight into the inner workings of every contractor it uses. This is where qui tam actions come in. However, potential relators (those who bring and...
When you see illegal actions at your workplace, it makes sense to want to speak up against them and blow the whistle. However, there are cases when would-be whistleblowers - or even people who actually do blow the whistle - end up gaslit. But what does that mean, and...
Deciding to blow the whistle on your employer is a significant and courageous step. It involves exposing illegal or unethical activities occurring within an organization. Although the decision to report such behavior may be challenging, it is essential to consider the...
Federal law requires U.S. employers only to employ workers who have legal work authorization. Still, according to the Pew Research Center, as many as 23% of immigrants lack documentation. Many of these individuals work, with some even using fake paperwork....
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing illegal, unethical, or dangerous activities in the workplace. Employees who report such misconduct to their employers, government agencies or the public should be aware of the protections that exist to safeguard them from...
Being a whistleblower can feel like walking a tightrope, balancing the need to expose unethical or illegal activities against the fear of retaliation or job loss. However, employees shouldn't live in fear of doing the right thing. This blog post explores the question:...
Qui tam actions serve a special and specific purpose, allowing lawsuits on behalf of the government. Generally speaking, fraud matters end up brought forward the most. It is important to understand which parties have involvement in each qui tam case due to the fact...
Whistleblowers play a big role in highlighting impropriety and protecting markets and investors. Newly proposed legislation would strengthen protections for those who call attention to Securities and Exchange Commission violations. Research shows that, during the...
Ordinarily, when you file a lawsuit, you are the plaintiff, but a qui tam lawsuit is different. When you file a qui tam lawsuit, you file on behalf of the government against a contractor whom you believe to have committed fraud. As a result, your role in the lawsuit...