Whistleblower Guide.com - Guide to Qui Tam & the False Claims Act

Whistleblower FAQ

What is a whistleblower?
A whistleblower is an employee who observes actions or behaviors that constitute fraud or criminal activity by the employer, and that decides to speak out publicly about it.

What is Qui Tam?
Qui Tam is part of the False Claims Act (FCA), which enables a private citizen to file a lawsuit in on behalf of the U.S. Government for fraud by contractors and other businesses that use federal funds. Qui Tam prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for attempting to report fraud.

What cases does Qui Tam law cover?
Pretty much everything except fraud against the IRS. Qui Tam covers cases of fraud against Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, GSA, HUD, USDA, U.S. Postal Service, NIH and the military.