| Qui tam is law terminology associated with | | | | witness these types of illegal activities to remain |
| whistleblower protection laws for individuals who | | | | silent. Fortunately, these laws are in place to protect |
| inform the government about fraud or other | | | | the brave people who have the courage to stand up |
| corporation misdoings. The phrase is derived from the | | | | for what they believe in. These laws are strictly |
| Latin expression 'qui tam pro domino rege quam pro | | | | designed to encourage and compensate these |
| seipse', which translates to 'he who sues for the king | | | | individuals who have taken this incredible risk to |
| as for himself'. In general a Qui tam lawsuit is filed by | | | | protect their country. |
| private individuals on behalf of the government in an | | | | While it might seem like a noble idea to report illegal |
| attempt to prevent abuse of funding and finances. | | | | corporate activities to the government, the thought |
| Many people who are whistleblowers realize that | | | | of losing everything you have worked for is often to |
| they will often face retaliation and harsh | | | | overwhelming. Without employment and financial |
| consequences if the speak out against their | | | | security, reporting illegal business activities is often |
| employer. This generally causes most individuals who | | | | the last thing on an employee's mind. |