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What if I become a whistleblower or relator and I am retaliated against by my employer?

April 26, 2017employer relator retaliated whistleblower

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What if I become a whistleblower or relator and I am retaliated against by my employer?

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Section (h) of the federal FCA prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for attempting to uncover or report fraud on the federal government. If retaliation does occur, the relator may also be awarded reinstatement, back pay, liquidated damages, costs and attorneys fees.