How Am I Protected as a Whistleblower?
According to the False Claims Act, people who pursue whistleblower lawsuits against federal contractors who defraud the government are protected from punishments from their employers. This is because whistleblowers are often employees or closely connected to the fraudulent contractors, meaning that they put themselves at risk by bringing forth this information. To help these individuals, the government offers tough whistleblower protection for those who qualify.
If you have information regarding an instance of contractor fraud, we may be able to help you build a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act. To learn more about the options available to you, contact a knowledgeable qui tam lawyer of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.
3 Penalties for Employers Acting against Whistleblowers
Employers aren’t allowed to punish employees for bringing forward a legitimate qui tam lawsuit. Should a whistleblower suffer from mistreatment at work, his or her employer can be forced to fulfill the following penalties:
- Repay the legal fees accrued by the whistleblower
- Repay the whistleblower double the back pay he or she deserves
- Reinstate the individual at their previous job
With the threat of these consequences, an employer ought to think twice about attempting to punish an employee who wants to bring forward proof of contractor fraud.
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If you have proof of a contractor defrauding the federal government, you may be entitled to file for a qui tam lawsuit on the government’s behalf. For more information regarding your rights under the False Claims Act, contact a dedicated qui tam lawyer of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, today by calling 202-973-0900.
