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Evolution of Retaliation Protections for Employees

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At Barrett Johnston, we regularly advise whistleblowers on navigating one of the biggest risks to reporting fraud: retaliation. The evolution of retaliation protections in U.S. law tells the story of how society gradually learned to value — and legally defend — those who speak out. Early federal protections were minimal. It wasn’t until the Civil […]

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Whistleblower Protection Act (1989)

Law & Regulations /

The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (WPA) marked a defining moment for federal employees who risked their careers to report wrongdoing. At Barrett Johnston, we view it as a foundational piece of modern whistleblower law — one that inspired broader protections across industries, including healthcare. The WPA was designed to protect federal employees who disclose

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Barrett Johnston’s whistleblower and qui tam
litigation team represents individuals
who expose health care fraud entitling
them to financial rewards (also known as
a “relators’ share”) between 15%-30% of
the ultimate recovery.
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