Employment Law: Federal & State Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Lawsuit Information
National Whistleblower and Anti-Retaliation Protection Under the False Claims Act
The "qui tam provision" of the False Claims Act, allows private citizens to file fraud charges, and bring a lawsuit "in place of" the United States government against government contractors, and others who receive government funds. Because these private citizens "blew the whistle" and helped the government to recover the money it was defrauded, the whistleblower is awarded between 15-30% of the settlement amount. Because these schemes are so elaborate, most whistleblowers receive millions of dollars in compensation.
Will I be given whistleblower protection & compensation?
A typical "whistleblower" is an employee of a defense contractor, hospital or medical group who knows that their company is trying cheat the Government by overcharging, falsifying documents or producing substandard products different from those listed in the contract. Specific examples may include doctors who submit inflated bills to Medicare for additional profit or nursing homes that bill for unnecessary psychiatric services. Whistleblower protection is also given to those who report corporate tax fraud.
There are literally thousands of fraudulent schemes that, if uncovered, would entitle someone to "whistleblower" protection and compensation. For case specific information, click on the links below:
New Jersey State Whistleblower and Anti Retaliation Protection:
New Jersey is one of a handful of states that provides explicit statutory protection to whistleblowers. Specifically, the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) allows an employee who has been the victim retaliation for reporting an employer’s fraud or improper conduct to file a lawsuit in the Superior Court and to seek damages for lost pay, emotional distress, and punitive damages.
I'm ready to come forward and expose the illegal activities that I know about. Where do I start?
Contacting a lawyer is essential in whistleblower cases. The statute of limitations (or the time you have to file a lawsuit) can be complicated and you will need a lawyer to make sure you have met all necessary deadlines. Here at Mininno Law Office, our lawyers will aggressively protect you from whistleblower retaliation in your area of employment. ALL INFORMATION IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. As a whistleblower, you have rights-- and we are committed to help you assert those rights. And while the economic incentive is great for whistleblowers, the real reward is knowing that you helped put a stop to illegal fraud and corruption.
To speak with an employment and whistleblower lawyer in New Jersey, call (856) 833-0600. To speak with an employment and whistleblower lawyer in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, call (215) 567-2380. For online questions and inquiries nationwide, please fill out the form on the left side of this page. We will get back to you within 12 hours.
Disclaimer: While the use of this website does not form or imply an attorney/client relationship, we will treat all personal information with the strictest confidentiality and will never disclose it to anyone.
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