A whistleblower is anyone who reports misconduct or irregularities by his or her employer to a government agency. Under some federal and state whistleblower protection laws, sometimes referred to as qui tam laws, an employee is entitled to pursue a cause of legal action for money damages as a "reward" for reporting the illegal activities. In addition, under federal and state law, employers may not retaliate against the employee by using harassment, discrimination, or any practices that will lead to wrongful termination or constructive discharge because the employee has reported the employer's illegal activity.
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If you are considering reporting a government contract violation or irregularities by your employer, talk to an experienced employment law attorney at Ross Law Group. We can advise you of your rights and explain the process for seeking compensation for your actions. We are also ready to help you deal with the retaliation and legal fallout that often results from whistleblowing. We are on your side, even when your employer and other employees might not be.
Some violations of government contracts include:
- Fraud and billing irregularities
- Unapproved substitutions of materials
- Underperformance
- Health and safety matters, OSHA violations
Any worker, at any level of an organization, is eligible for compensation for reporting illegal activity on the part of their employer with respect to a government contract. If you suspect that fraud may be taking place, step up and do the right thing for the American taxpayer. Contact us to explain the circumstances and we will help you determine whether you have a legitimate whistleblower case.
Non-government workers
If you are a worker in a for-profit organization, and you become aware that your company is engaging in illegal activities, we encourage you to talk with us about your situation. Consumers may be at risk. One example of a whistleblower providing a significant service to consumers was the tobacco additive case, in which an individual came forward with secret internal information about dangerous additives that tobacco companies were adding to cigarettes.
Protect your rights. Contact us to talk about your circumstances before you make your decision to come forward.
