Virginia Whistleblower Protection Law: Broad Protections for Whistleblowers
Virginia’s Whistleblower Protection Law (“VWPL”) offers strong protections for Virginia workers who report unlawful practices or refuse an employer’s order to engage in unlawful practices. The law...
View ArticleFalse Claims Act: Federal Rewards and Protections for Whistleblowers
The False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 – 3733, provides that any person who knowingly submits false claims to the government is liable for triple the government’s damages plus penalties for...
View ArticleVirginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act: Rewards and Protections for Virginia...
Similar to the federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 – 3733, which protects federal whistleblowers, the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (VFATA), Va. Code § 8.01–216.1 et seq., rewards...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act: Retaliation...
The North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (NCREDA) prohibits employers from retaliating against or penalizing employees for engaging in certain protected activities. N.C. Gen. Stat....
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