Do whistleblowers who are current employees have any legal protection against being fired for bringing a False Claims Act case against their employer?
Yes. Section 3730(h) of the False Claims Act provides that an employee who is discharged, demoted, suspended, or otherwise discriminated against by his or her employer because of lawful acts done by the employee in furtherance of an action under the False Claims Act are entitled to reinstatement, twice the amount of back pay, interest, and attorneys fees.
