The False Claims Act rewards whistleblowers who shed light on wrongdoing. It empowers individuals to pursue lawsuits (called "qui tam" claims) against organizations or individuals who defraud the federal government in one of more than 30 states that have a “mini-qui...
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Where to sound the whistle: internal vs. external whistleblowing
Imagine you work for a company that contracts with the federal government. You’ve had strong suspicions about your boss fudging the numbers, cheating the government out of thousands or even millions of dollars. But now, you have proof: a paper trail showing doctored...
Federal agencies at odds over scope of employee whistleblower protections
Whistleblower law can be exceedingly complex. For federal employees, navigating the maze of civil service laws – not to mention the alphabet soup of agencies – can be daunting. Sometimes, even the federal government itself can’t agree on the interpretation of those...
Blowing the whistle on health hazards at work
Health and safety in the workplace are more important now than ever before. You shouldn’t have to put your life and health on the line just to earn a living. And while some level of risk is unavoidable, reasonable precautions such as sanitization procedures,...
OSHA protections for whistleblowers
Now more than ever, people want to stand up for what's right. Yet fear of retaliation, especially in the workplace, can cause hesitation. Thankfully, whistleblowers have rights – including protection from retaliation. OSHA violations The Occupational Safety and Health...
Whistleblower retaliation against federal employees is real
When Congress passed the Whistleblower Act of 1989, it intended to protect federal employees who spoke up about wrongdoing in government operations. Without that protection, employees would stay silent for fear of getting demoted or losing their jobs. Government...
The time is ripe for whistleblowing at work
With more employees working remotely than ever before, workers are enjoying the benefits of staying at home. No commute. No dry-cleaning. No getting roped into small talk with Chatty Cathy the next cube over. Another benefit? Greater freedom to speak up about...
5 common types of health care fraud
Health care fraud associated with government benefit plans like Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare is unfortunately not uncommon. Each year, fraudulent or improper claims cost the government millions of dollars. However, given the number of claims filed, spotting...
Witnessed fraud in the healthcare industry? Consider a qui tam claim
Unfortunately, all too often those in the healthcare industry who deal with the government engage in wrongdoing. It may seem harmless at first, especially given the bigger picture. But wrong is wrong. Although your colleagues may try to mold you into accepting this...
What to expect during an OSHA whistleblower investigation
A whistleblower is an employee who reports unsafe working conditions or potentially illegal activity at work. Some—but not all—reports are considered “protected activity” by various “anti-retaliation” statutes (also called “whistleblower protection” statutes). A...