Defense contractors play a key role in supporting our national security. Because of this, they often handle sensitive information, large sums of public money and important national interests. Any violations or acts of misconduct can potentially compromise public...
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Whistleblower Protection
Can whistleblowers remain anonymous?
Potential whistleblowers' most significant concerns are retaliation and safety. Knowing they can report illegal conduct safely without fearing for their lives is integral to becoming a whistleblower. Fewer people would report fraud and illicit acts without that safety...
State False Claims Acts: Protecting education sector whistleblowers
Whistleblowers are essential in the education sector. They help uncover deceptive actions that can misuse taxpayer dollars. Whether it is a case of misappropriated funds, falsified student data or fraudulent claims for federal or state education funds, whistleblowers...
Understanding retaliation protections for Medicare fraud whistleblowers
Medicare employees who witness fraud have a moral obligation to report it. Whistleblowing is a brave act. However, doing so may lead to negative outcomes, including retaliation from their employer. This can take many forms, such as demotion, harassment or even...
How a government whistleblower can deal with retaliation
Exposing a wrongdoing within a government is a brave act. However, it is not uncommon for whistleblowers to face retaliation from various parties. This can be intimidating and stressful, making you feel anxious and scared. If you are a government whistleblower facing...
Defense contractor fraud can be very complex
The government takes fraud accusations very seriously. In some cases when defense contractors are accused of fraud, it is whistleblowers who brought the issue to light. Exactly how much information the whistleblower provides to the government will differ from case to...
Prospective whistleblowers should prepare for what they may face
There is a certain nobility when a person chooses to put themselves in jeopardy professionally and sometimes personally by reporting on what they know. Considering what they will be confronted with, there are facts about being a whistleblower they should be aware of...
Whistleblowing: Risks vs rewards
During the course of their employment, individuals may come across unethical, unlawful and unsafe practices. In such instances, workers are often faced with a host of dilemmas. Do they report the issue? If so, then who do they turn to? What happens if they choose to...
How does a fed blow the whistle?
As a reader of this blog, you are likely familiar with federal whistleblower protection. Whistleblowing stands as a cornerstone for upholding accountability and ethics within the federal sector. It entails employees reporting suspected malpractices, like violations of...
Whistleblowing prep: 3 steps to consider taking in advance
Witnessing corporate misconduct in New York can lead to a dilemma. Do you speak up, risking potential retaliation, or stay silent and let the issue fester? Fortunately, New York has robust whistleblower protections, empowering employees to report wrongdoing. But,...