Preface: What to Do if the Boss Is a Crook
Introduction: Tough Questions Facing Every American Worker
Rule 1. Understand the Maze
Rule 3. Yes, You Are a "Whistleblower,"
Rule 4. Find the Best Federal Law
Rule 5. Don't Forget State Laws
Rule 6. Ask the Most Important Question: Is the Taxpayer on the Hook?
Rule 7. Check for Tax Cheats: The IRS Qui Tam
Rule 8. Know Dodd-Frank: Securities and Commodities Qui Tam Claims
Rule 9. If Working for the Government, Use the First Amendment
Rule 10. Make Sure Disclosures Are Protected
Rule 11. Beware of "Hotlines,"
Rule 12. Cautiously Use "Self-Help" Tactics
Rule 13. Be Prepared for the Lid to Blow
Rule 15. Conduct Discovery
Rule 17. Win the Case: Prove Motive and Pretext
Rule 18. Get Every Penny Deserved
Rule 19. Make the Boss Pay Attorney Fees
Rule 20. Don't Take Hush Money
Rule 21. Never Forget: Whistleblowing Works
Conclusion: Whistleblowing and the American Dream
Checklist 1. Whistleblower Reward Laws (Qui Tam)
Checklist 2. Whistleblower Protections Under Federal Law
Checklist 3. Whistleblower Protections Under State Common Law
Checklist 4. What to Look for When Blowing the Whistle on Fraud Against the Government
Checklist 5. Proof of Retaliation
Checklist 6. Discovery in Whistleblower Cases: Obtaining the Evidence Needed to Win a Case Against an Employer
Annotated Chapter Sources
Resources for Whistleblowers
