When a company does something unscrupulous, like intentionally overbilling a government insurance program, no one may notice at first. They may have taken care to make such charges look appropriate to casual review. Such fraudulent activity might go on for years...
Whistleblowers
A basic breakdown of a qui tam lawsuit
Medical professionals are usually highly regarded among other industries and their patients as people who place the well-being of others before themselves. And in most cases, that's very true. Nurses, doctors and other medical staff members do whatever they can to...
Defining retaliation in whistleblower cases
Whistleblowing is exceptionally prevalent in our current political climate. There are new headlines every day accusing President Donald Trump or other significant political figures retaliating against whistleblowers. One of the most recent examples includes Dr. Rick...
Maintaining confidentiality as a whistleblower
Taking a stand against unethical or illegal practices can be scary, even if you’re doing it anonymously. If the person or company you’re reporting is your employer, you may be even more worried. You may be concerned about what this will mean for you as an employee and...
Do you have mixed feelings about being a whistleblower?
You may have always considered yourself someone who would stand up for what is right. You always felt heated when you saw someone mistreating another person or discovered that someone was abusing his or her power. While the actions you had to take to stand up in...
How should a whistleblower report fraud?
Ethical workers who spot fraud within a company or government need to know their rights. Whistleblowers are often conflicted in how to handle sounding the alarm when fraud is identified. Should an employee approach their managers and supervisors, or should an employee...