Whistleblower/Qui Tam Claims

If you are a victim or witness of harassment, unsafe conditions or other examples of wrongdoing in the workplace, then your natural inclination is likely to blow the whistle on a guilty employer. Doing so can ensure a safer work environment for yourself and your...

Whistleblowers are American heroes. They put all aspects of their life on the line to report fraud, criminal activity, or threats to the environment and public safety. Whistleblowers must do what they can to protect their families, their jobs, and even their physical...

If you witness an example of fraudulent behavior at your company, you know that the right thing to do is blow the whistle. However, it is perfectly reasonable to fear retaliation or other consequences that the company might try to bring down upon you. Whistleblowers...

When Georgia residents initiate whistleblower investigations, they're understandably a bit nervous. Being a whistleblower means filing a complaint against a private, government, or public organization that you work with or for. Filing a complaint is a nerve-wracking...

Georgia residents may know that the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 established significant protections for federal workers who report fraud to the various oversight agencies of the federal government. The Department of Homeland Security and the...

You might suspect that someone in your company is committing a form of wrongdoing, but you either lack the proof or you fear that reporting it may come back to you in the form of retribution. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon fear for those working in government...

Often people use the excuse that "it is just business" in order to justify committing crimes that will increase profits. When you become aware that your employer is engaging in any form of illegal activity, you may be too scared to say something for fear of losing...

If you see wrongdoing at your company, you might understandably be hesitant to report it to your superiors or the authorities. Throughout recent history, many of those who report fraud, corruption or illegal activity at their places of employment have suffered...

When employees become aware that the company they work for is breaking the law, it can be hard to know what to do. Most people will start by going to their immediate supervisor, and possibly higher. In many cases where the violation was careless rather than...