The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a significant step in combating corporate wrongdoing by rolling out a whistleblower rewards program. This initiative aims to incentivize individuals with insider knowledge to come forward and report violations of federal laws....
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New York Qui Tam Law Blog
Can you take documents from your employer as a whistleblower?
If you’ve seen illegal activity or misconduct in the workplace that’s wasting taxpayer money, then you might be considering whether you should blow the whistle. Doing so can have several benefits, including protecting taxpayer dollars, stopping criminal activity and,...
Qui tam relators: Recovery structure concerns
Qui tam actions enable a citizen to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government against an individual or a company for criminal acts that defraud the government. This is done under the False Claims Act, which provides specific information about whistleblower actions. A...
Do federal contractors have whistleblower protection?
Per federal law, in the realm of federal operations, transparency and accountability are paramount. Whistleblowing, the act of reporting misconduct or hazards, serves as a vital tool in upholding these principles, which is why federal law enshrines whistleblower...
What are examples of Medicaid fraud?
One reason why whistleblowers decide to speak out is when they see evidence of Medicare or Medicaid fraud. These are government benefits systems that can cover the cost of certain medical treatments. Because Medicaid can be billed for those treatments, there are those...
Retaliation against employees of federal contractors and grantees
New York employees of federal contractors and federal agencies are protected from retaliation from their employers from speaking out about wrongdoing. This is commonly known as whistleblower protection Common forms of retaliation may include: Termination of employment...
Beware the covert counterstrike after blowing the whistle
Whistleblowers take a risk when they expose wrongdoing, facing potential retaliation for speaking out. Lawmakers have enacted laws that protect whistleblowers. However, sometimes mistreatment occurs anyway. Retaliation can be sneaky enough to make you wonder if you...
Do federal employees have whistleblower protection?
For federal employees who witness misconduct, fraud or abuse within their agencies, the Whistleblower Protection Act is a crucial shield against retaliation. Enacted in 1989 and fortified in 2012, the WPA safeguards federal employees who disclose significant agency...
How do qui tam rewards work?
Qui tam lawsuits play a crucial role in exposing and combating fraud against the government, and the potential for significant whistleblower rewards serves as a powerful incentive for individuals to come forward. How is that compensation figured? Here are some basics...
2 common examples of employee whistleblowing
The vast majority of employers act within the confines of law. Generally, most companies also implement policies and procedures that respect the rights of employees. Nonetheless, this isn’t always the case. An employee will often have little option but to “blow the...