If you have witnessed illegal or improper conduct by your employer, or by a representative or office of your company, there are state and federal laws that offer not only protection against retaliatory actions, but may also allow you to receive a portion of whatever the government recovers in fines or penalties. These laws, known as qui tam or whistleblower statutes, have been on the books for nearly 150 years. In recent years, Congress has strengthened the provisions of such laws as the False Claims Act. If you have a claim for retaliatory action at work because you properly exercised your rights in reporting company misconduct, or if you want to participate in a government prosecution for fraud, the lawyers at Bailey & Galyen can help.