Under the False Claims Act, private citizens may sue employers on behalf of the government for fraud against the government.

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The False Claims Act allows private citizens to bring a lawsuit, known as a qui tam action, on behalf of the government if they have information that an employer has defrauded the government. If successful, the citizen may receive a portion of any damages or penalties awarded.

Under the False Claims Act, Private Citizens May Sue Employers