Whistleblowers frequently can also recover reasonable attorneys’ fees plus litigation costs and expenses.

Finally, some whistleblowers are entitled to other kinds of monetary relief. The most common is compensation for whistleblower retaliation. The False Claims Act for instance provides for two times back pay and other financial relief and reinstatement where an employer takes an adverse action against an employer or contractor because they engaged in protected whistleblowing activity. 31 U.S.C. Section 3730(h). The SEC law has similar whistleblower protections. 15 U.S.C. Section 78u-6(h)(1).

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