State and Federal Whistleblower Laws

Federal Whistleblower Laws

Of the many federal laws that address whistleblower issues, the following four are generally considered to be the most significant.

• The Federal False Claims Act
• The SEC Whistleblower Program
• The CFTC Whistleblower Program 
• The IRS Whistleblower Program

State Whistleblower Laws

Many States have different laws designed to encourage and protect whistleblowers. The whistleblower rewards and whistleblower protection provided by those statutes varies significantly from state to state. 

If you or someone you know has encountered government fraud and would like to report it, contact Goldberg Kohn for a free, confidential consultation regarding the situation. We regard your privacy with the utmost respect and will take every precaution to ensure that your identity is protected.

• Whistleblower Resources Center
  • State and Federal Laws
  • Whistleblower Advocacy Groups