Tag: Whistleblower Protection Act

KBR Corporation recently demanded that its employees not discuss pending investigations with outside parties such as government agencies or attorneys without consent of the company’s attorneys. At least one governmentRead MoreCorporate Confidentiality Agreements Restrict Whistleblowing: Are they Legal?

This week, the courts disclosed yet another massive multi-million dollar settlement that will undoubtedly discourage future similar kickback schemes while encouraging other whistleblowers to come forward. A former Novartis PharmaceuticalsRead More$66 Million Dollar Settlement in Novartis Patient Kickback Lawsuit and Additional Wrongful Termination Action against LA Times

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has been very busy this week issuing final rules regarding the Dodd-Frank Act’s whistleblower protections as well as handingRead MoreNew OSHA Whistleblower Protection Rules and a $200,000 Judgment in a Retaliation Lawsuit

Normally, whistleblowers that come into our office have identified an overpayment made by the government to their employer and the employer, most often, knowingly neglects to repay the amount.  TheRead MoreAttention Whistleblowers: CMS Clarifies the 60 Day Overpayment Rule which Drastically Affects False Claims Act Cases

It is another week, and yet another multi-million dollar False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement.  However, this one nears the billion dollar mark and exemplifies a common theme of the governmentRead MorePfizer Settles False Claims Act Case for $785M – Lessons (Not) Learned From Previous Cases

Not surprisingly, the headline-grabbing multi-million dollar settlements have certainly paved the way for health care practitioners, contractors, and employees to report unlawful activities, excessive medical care, improper submissions of claimsRead MoreHealthcare Fraud Update and Retaliation Protection In California

In recent years, whistleblowers have achieved increased success against corporate fraud waste and abuse.  Government agencies continually pass regulations and direct their enforcement activities protecting whistleblowers and prohibiting retaliation.  NewsRead MoreHow the Chamber of Commerce is Eroding Whistleblower Rights and What You Need to Know

Last week, California’s legislature cleared the way for a new bill that will ensure there’s equal compensation for women in the workplace.  Accordingly, Governor Jerry Brown has indicated he promptlyRead MoreCalifornia’s New Equal Pay Act and Protections Against Retaliation

When an employer is engaging in unlawful acts, not only do employees not have to go along with it, but these same employees can also take action by reporting theRead MoreWhat is whistleblower protection in California?

A case brought under the federal Whistleblower Protection Act has made its way to the US Supreme Court. TSA air mrshal Robert LacLean disclosed to a newspaper that flights fromRead MoreWhistleblower forces TSA to admit mistakes