Qui Tam Lawsuits/Whistleblower Claims

For taxpayers, hearing about government fraud and abuse is frustrating and maddening. What people often don’t realize is that many cases begin with employees who notice suspicious billing practices, falsified records or dishonest conduct within their own workplace....

Employees who become aware of a company's fraudulent billing practices may choose to act as relators. They can file lawsuits against their employers on behalf of the government. Doing so can put them in a difficult position where they may worry about facing the loss...

Fraud comes in many forms, and almost no industry has gone untouched by the dishonest actions of certain individuals. Fortunately, some brave men and women are willing to step up and speak out against the fraudulent use of taxpayers' resources and tax dollars. Private...

Being a whistleblower can be risky. However, there are financial rewards that encourage people to report fraud and other illegal activity. What should you know about the benefits of reporting wrongdoing? What rewards can whistleblowers receive? In the United States,...

In most scenarios where employees sue their employers, the issue relates to their employment arrangement. Workers may file wage and hour lawsuits over unpaid work. They might pursue discrimination or harassment lawsuits. However, qui tam lawsuits are different from...

Most people want to do right by their employers. They work hard to meet specific performance metrics and to comply with all company policies. Employees generally recognize that they have better job security and the potential for enhanced income when the company does...

Workers at an organization typically have an interest in seeing the company succeed. Their job security depends on the company continuing to operate profitably. In fact, some workers even have profit sharing, possibly due to employee stock options, which makes the...

Employees usually expect that the companies that hire them know and comply with federal and state laws. However, some businesses put turning a profit above everything else. They may engage in illegal business practices. Although most forms of business fraud affect...

When you find out that your employer has broken federal laws, you may worry about losing your job if you report the misbehavior to management or human resources. All too often, companies penalize not those who break the law but those who take action to stop the...

Most employees want to go to work, do their job duties safely and go home at the end of the day. Most workers don’t go into work hoping that they see something that will get their employer in to trouble. However, workers should know that if they do see something...