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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...
If you file a complaint against someone who is affiliated with your employer, you could be referred to as a whistleblower. Employers throughout the country are generally prohibited from retaliating against those who act in such a capacity. State and federal law...
For corporate executives who become aware of fraud or securities violations in their company, there is a genuine fear of retaliation. The potential effects on your reputation in your field could become compromised. Luckily, there is a strong legal framework to protect...
Whistleblower protections are important workplace protections so that workers can report wrongdoing or illegal activity they witness in their workplaces. In general, whistleblower protections prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee who reports illegal,...
Many businesses have dealings with the federal government that involve the government paying them for goods and services. For instance, any hospital or doctor’s office likely files claims for reimbursement to Medicare, Medicaid and other federally-funded insurance...
Agnesian Healthcare, a medical giant in the Fond du Lac region of Wisconsin, has reached an agreement that will send a combined $10 million to the Federal and Wisconsin state governments. The agreed-upon settlement comes upon the heels of a whistleblower suit dating...
If you report your employer for fraud, misconduct or other wrongful actions, federal law protects you as a whistleblower. Your employer may not retaliate against you for blowing the whistle. It is critical to understand your rights in this situation and explore your...
The legitimacy of a whistleblower’s claim is often in the eyes of the beholder. One need look no further than the whistleblower who sounded the alarm about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine to see that one person's hero is another person's traitor. Even when it...
An insurance fraud case currently on appeal in the state of New York pits a major insurance company against a medical practice. The insurance company is defending its stance of nonpayment to the medical practice on the grounds of "fraudulent incorporation." Fraud...
To date, the largest civil fine ever assessed in one case under the Federal False Claims Act was $2 billion. The recipient was GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Criminal penalties added another $1 billion. This is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. How did...
