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Whistleblower Protection Act 1989

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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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Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

History /

Strong whistleblower protections are the backbone of meaningful fraud enforcement. The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (WPA) stands as one of the most important milestones in this evolution—especially for federal employees who witness wrongdoing from within. Before the WPA, government workers who reported fraud, abuse, or waste were often left exposed to retaliation. The 1989

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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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