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Whistleblowers Are Often Portrayed As Mentally Ill In Retaliation

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Last Modified on Jul 24, 2025

Whistleblowers have to have a lot of courage to step forward and expose the ugly underside of their employing institutions—and most do so knowing that they’re likely to be called…

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3 Things You Should Know About Qui Tam Actions

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

A qui tam action is a type of civil lawsuit brought by a private individual, alleging that an individual or business has been defrauding the government. It’s made possible through…

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Does California Have A Whistleblower Law?

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Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025

Almost every state has at least some mention of whistleblower protection in state laws, and California is no exception. California’s whistleblower provisions are noted in Government Code §§53296 et seq.…

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What Adverse Actions Might Be Used Against Whistleblowers?

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Last Modified on May 02, 2024

Employees often try to do what they can to ensure that their employer is a successful company. In some cases, the employees might be put in a position that makes…

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Bpa Accused Of Unfair Hiring Practices

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Newly released information from the Department of Energy has stunned the American public as the organization’s Inspector General found hiring violations at the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). An initial report…

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California Nurse Sues Hospital Over Firing, Whistleblower Suit

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A woman who worked at Rideout Memorial Hospital in California has now sued that hospital after she was fired from her position. According to her account, she suffered from battery,…

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California Whistleblower Gets $1 Million In Hospital Suit

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A California state worker will receive $1 million from several sources after she was reportedly disciplined for reporting unethical practices. The woman, a hospital psychologist, contended that she was unfairly…

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Can A Whistleblower Be Fired For Making The Report?

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

In some of our previous blog posts, we have discussed cases that involve whistleblowers who bring violations of the law into the public’s eye. Those cases might have some of…

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Countrywide Whistleblower Receives National Accolades

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

Employees should be aware that it is illegal for their employers to retaliate against them for reporting ethical and financial violations occurring within the company. Although whistleblowers often face harassment…

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Doctor Gets $10 Million In Whistleblower Retaliation Suit

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Last Modified on May 01, 2024

A physician who was fired because he blew the whistle on unethical practices at a University of California facility will receive $10 million from the school. Official reports show that…

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