Can You be a Whistleblower if You Were Involved in the Fraud?
Can you blow the whistle on fraud if you were involved – directly or indirectly – with the crime? That depends entirely on the circumstances. The best way to find out for sure is through a confidential consultation with one of the Newport News whistleblower attorneys at the Antifraud Law Group. During this consultation, we will review your role in the perpetration of fraudulent activity,...
Whistleblower Retaliation Protections
If there’s one concern that’s frequently expressed by our Hampton Roads area clients, it’s fear of retaliation. We know you’ve come to a whistleblower attorney because you want to do the right thing. But you don’t want to lose your job or suffer a serious financial loss because you did the right thing.
The good news is that if you’ve observed fraud against...
Can Whistleblowers Be Fired?
Whistleblowers are protected, by federal law, against retaliation. The False Claims Act, which both protects and encourages whistleblowing, contains an anti-retaliation provision that allows whistleblowers to collect double damages and attorney fees for any act of retaliation from an employer. This does not, however, mean that whistleblowers are never harassed, threatened, or fired. That’s...
GlaxoSmithKline Sued by Former Investigators
Two former investigators have filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline, charging the drug company with intentionally providing false information that resulted in actions that led to wrongful imprisonment.
According to The New York Times, the investigators were convicted of illegally obtaining the private records of Chinese citizens during a routine investigation of a whistleblower within...
JUDGE’S RULING POINTS TO GREATER RETALIATION PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS
Whistleblowers are sometimes hesitant to report fraudulent activity in their workplace for fear of employer retaliation, such as demotion or termination. However, in the past few years, a number of legislative changes have provided increased protections for whistleblowers to encourage their bravery and honesty. A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...