Employee Whistle-Blowers
An employee who brings a Qui
Tam Action against an employer
is entitled to protection under the law to prevent adverse or
retaliatory consequences.
The Federal False Claims Act provides protection for employees
who are discriminated against or subject to any form of retaliation
in case the employer fires or in any other way discriminates
against the employee.
The Act provides for reinstatement and twice the amount of lost
wages as damages if the employer takes adverse action such as
firing, demotion, or any other harassment as a result of the
employee's participation in any investigation or litigation.
Any other damages that the employee incurs as a result of the
employer's wrongdoing are also recoverable under the Act.
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