Government Contractor Fraud Whistleblower

Is Whistleblowing About Upcoding Protected Under the False Claims Act’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?

Is Whistleblowing About Upcoding Protected Under the False Claims Act’s Anti-Retaliation Provision?

  Yes.  For example, in January 2019, Tennessee District Judge Pamela Reeves held that Thomas…

5 years ago

What is the purpose of the False Claims Act whistleblower protection provision?

  False Claims Act Whistleblower Protection The whistleblower protection provision of the False Claims Act…

7 years ago

What types of false claims are prohibited by the False Claims Act?

  False Claims Prohibited by the False Claims Act The False Claims Act permits whistleblowers,…

7 years ago

Must a NDAA Whistleblower Retaliation Plaintiff Prove a Subjective Belief of a Violation?

  Protected Whistleblowing Under NDAA Whistleblower Law The whistleblower protection provisions of the NDAA protect…

7 years ago

Does subjecting an employee to heightened scrutiny evidence retaliation?

Jumping on the first instance of poor performance or misconduct indicates pretext, especially where the…

7 years ago

Is an employer’s attempt to stop a corporate whistleblower from blowing the whistle to the government actionable retaliation?

Yes, an employer's effort to force a corporate whistleblower to waive the non-waivable right to…

7 years ago

Is a lawsuit against a whistleblower actionable retaliation?

  Suing a Whistleblower Can Give Rise to a Retaliation Claim Filing a lawsuit without…

7 years ago

Does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowing in the course of the whistleblower’s job duties?

  False Claims Act Retaliation Provision Protects "Duty Speech" Disclosures Traditionally, employees whose job duties…

7 years ago

What is a false claim under the False Claims Act?

  False Claims Under False Claims Act The False Claims Act imposes civil liability on…

7 years ago

What whistleblowing is protected conduct under the False Claims Act?

The False Claims Act protects: “lawful acts . . . in furtherance of an action…

7 years ago

Does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowers against retaliation?

  False Claims Act Whistleblower Retaliation Yes: the False Claims Act (“FCA”) protects employees, contractors,…

7 years ago