If you come across information that leads you to suspect fraud or corruption is taking place, you may be wondering what exactly to do about the situation. Deciding to speak up can be a difficult decision at times, with peer pressure and other concerns vying against your own values and respect for the truth. Whether at your workplace, a health care institution, or another environment, many bureaucratic hurdles may be in your way as you grapple with the decision ahead of you.
In order to decide what to do with the information you have come across, it may be useful to consider the pros and cons of becoming a whistleblower in a qui tam lawsuit so that you can make an informed and confident decision.
There are certain legal protections whistleblowers are entitled to under federal law, as well as some limitations to what the law can mandate. The complete protection and provisions provided to a whistleblower, also known as a “relator,” are laid out in the False Claims Act. This law, first passed by President Lincoln in 1863 and then amended in 1943 and 1986, provides powerful incentives to prevent corruption, as well as to support those who come forward with information. It is one of the strongest and oldest anti-fraud laws in the United States.
To weigh your next steps in a whistleblower situation, you may want to consider the following pros and cons.
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