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Whistleblower protections interact with many other laws, particularly for government workers. This is true of federal government employees and employees of New York and other state governments. Two former state government employees received $650,000 in a whistleblower...
When the US government hires federal contractors for projects, these contractors, in turn, hire workers to do the work. As part of this arrangement, the government requires these contractors to inform their workers about a specific rule. Being on the inside, these...
Whistleblowing is a valuable activity employees should freely participate in, especially if it reveals severe violations or leads to crucial investigations. The United States government takes whistleblower protection seriously, establishing multiple agencies and...
A government contractor provides goods or services to the government under a contract. This can be anything from building roads to supplying military equipment. If they overcharge or give the wrong price for their goods or services, employees of that company can take...
Committing Medicaid fraud is a severe crime that can impact the usage of public funds. This type of fraud can divert financial resources from vulnerable residents who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Because of its significant impact on the community, authorities have...
Sometimes, workers may find themselves in a position where they have to make decisions that they fear will damage their relationship with their employer. For example, sometimes workers need to speak up about what they believe to be illegal practices at a business....
Retaliation occurs when your employer does an adverse action, whether directly or through a manager or superior, against you because you performed a protected activity. Protected activities may include reporting misconduct and opposing activities you consider wrong or...
Fraudulent activities against the U.S. government can have devastating consequences for individuals who rely on government programs for their livelihood or health benefits. Fortunately, a qui tam lawsuit can expose such wrongdoing and hold the perpetrators...
The U.S. government spends trillions of dollars each year on the military, Social Security, health insurance, economic security programs and other related services, goods and programs. They award contracts to government contractors through bid wars and supposedly...
Retaliation might take many forms. Your employer might put you in disadvantageous situations, such as isolating you from your colleagues, or they might terminate your employment. Even worse, they might compromise your prospects of finding your next job. Fortunately,...