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The attorneys at the Zipin Law Firm help clients pursue "whistleblower" claims against their employers. A whistleblower is an employee or someone with knowledge of a violation of law occurring in a workplace and who reports this violation to a government agency.
"Whistleblower" statutes generally prohibit employers from firing a worker who is a whistleblower and also prohibit employers from firing employees who participate in government investigations and hearings relating to violations of law at the workplace.
Whistleblower Claims
Any person who is aware of a company or individual who has defrauded the federal government may file a claim under the False Claims Act. A reward is granted to this person for helping recover damages on the Government's behalf.
Protected "Whistle Blowing"
Protected "whistleblowing" may include disclosing information which evidences:
- Violation of a rule, law or regulation,
- Gross mismanagement,
- Gross waste of funds,
- An abuse of authority, or
- Substantial or specific danger to public health or safety.
The False Claims Act provides a financial incentive for employees or people with knowledge of fraud to disclose this information to the government and to assist in prosecution. Virtually anyone who knows of an instance of fraud may file a "qui tam" lawsuit, including employees, competitors, subcontractors or clients.
Your Options
If you know of an instance of fraud towards the federal government or have been treated adversely due to "whistle blowing," you may benefit from a consultation with an attorney at the Zipin Law Firm.
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