Whistleblower And Qui Tam Claims

Your employer cannot require you to take part in activities that violate any laws.  If you are asked to do so and you refuse, your employer cannot retaliate against you.  Additionally, if you report your employer to the appropriate authority for their violations of the law, you are protected by both federal and state laws depending on where your employer is located.  You are even protected if the only complaint you make is to your employer.

This is one of the most overlooked and underreported forms of discrimination against employees.  Many times, employees assume that they don’t have a claim because it isn’t one of the more traditional forms of discrimination.  When you “blow the whistle” on illegal activity, you have a right to be protected.

Your employer should be held responsible for retaliating against you for any reason, including:

• If you file a written charge of discrimination;
• If you complain about unlawful acts;
• If you testify as a witness for a fellow employee who was discriminated against; or
• If you make a complaint that your employer is violating any safety or health regulations.

If your employer is defrauding the federal government in any way, you may also have what’s called a qui tam law suit.  If the suit is successful, you may be entitled to a portion of the funds recovered by the government.  Qui tam suits may include issues related to Medicare and Medicaid fraud, federal contractor services and products, and fraud regarding other government programs.

If you feel you have been retaliated against for reporting or complaining about your employer’s violation of federal, state, or local laws or regulations, Henrichsen Law Group, P.L.L.C.’s employment law team will be your partner in protecting your rights.  We are experienced at representing whistleblowers. Our attorneys handle cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, and Georgia.