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Do whistleblower protection laws prohibit retaliation against an employee who is about to provide information to the government or threatens to file a complaint with federal authorities?

Whistleblower Retaliation Against an Employee About to Blow the Whistle Yes, some whistleblower protection laws prohibit retaliation against an employee who is about to report … Continued

Is placing a whistleblower under surveillance actionable retaliation?

Retaliatory Surveillance of Whistleblower Yes – placing a whistleblower under surveillance can be actionable retaliation. The elements of a retaliation claim are not uniform, … Continued

What is a whistleblower?

What is a whistleblower? A whistleblower is a person who exposes wrongdoing, such as fraud, waste, and abuse of authority, corruption, or threats to public … Continued

What is a reverse false claim?

Reverse False Claims Liability Reverse false claims liability arises where an entity or individual avoids the payment of money due to the government, e.g., failing … Continued

What is the statute of limitations for a False Claims Act qui tam action?

False Claims Act Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations for a qui tam action is the longer of 1) six years from when the … Continued

Can tax whistleblowers remain anonymous?

Tax Whistleblower Anonymity – IRS Whistleblower Program The IRS Whistleblower Program does not expressly authorize tax whistleblowers to submit tips anonymously and remain eligible for … Continued

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, also known as qui tam relators to recover damages on behalf of … Continued

What is a false claim under the False Claims Act?

False Claims Under False Claims Act The False Claims Act imposes civil liability on “any person who . . . knowingly presents, or causes … Continued