A whistleblower is someone who reports unlawful activity by their employer or organization. This can include:

– Fraud against government programs (e.g., Medicare, Medi-Cal, PPP loans)
– Financial misreporting or securities violations
– Health and safety code violations
– Environmental law violations
– Wage and hour violations or labor code breaches
– Discrimination, harassment, or retaliation

California and federal laws protect whistleblowers from retaliation such as firing, demotion, threats, or harassment—and may reward them when reporting government fraud.

Under the federal False Claims Act, private individuals (known as relators) can file lawsuits on behalf of the government against entities committing fraud against federal programs. Common examples include:

– Overbilling Medicare or Medi-Cal
– Submitting false claims for COVID-19 relief funds
– Defense contractor fraud
– Billing for services not provided
– Kickbacks in government-funded contracts

Qui tam actions are often filed under seal and require skilled legal handling to protect your identity and maximize your reward.

Whether you're reporting wrongdoing internally, to a government agency, or through a qui tam lawsuit, you have legal protections. You may be entitled to:

– Job reinstatement if you were wrongfully terminated
– Back pay and lost benefits
– Compensation for emotional distress
– Punitive damages
– A whistleblower reward (in qui tam cases)
– Payment of attorneys’ fees and legal costs

Our legal team is committed to holding employers accountable for illegal terminations. We offer:

– Free, confidential consultations
– No fees unless we win your case
– Fluent legal services in English, Spanish, Russian, and Armenian
– Aggressive negotiation and litigation experience
– Representation for individual claims and class actions

You don’t have to face this alone. If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, contact Tunyan Law today. We will evaluate your case, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

We speak English, Spanish, Russian, and Armenian

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