Reference

Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions people actually have before they report something: what it pays, what protects you, and how to do it right.

Can You Get Paid for Reporting Your Employer?

Sometimes. It depends entirely on what your employer did wrong. A decision tree matching violation type to the program that actually pays, or only protects you.
Do You Need a Whistleblower Lawyer? When It's Required vs. Optional

Qui tam and anonymous SEC, CFTC, and FinCEN awards legally require a lawyer. Everything else is optional. Here is the contingency model and how to vet one.
How Much Do Whistleblowers Actually Get Paid?

Real SEC and CFTC award totals, the percentage band for all 10 US reward programs, and the tax rule that stops you losing money to your own lawyer's fee.
How to Report Fraud Anonymously (and What Anonymity Really Means)

Anonymous rules differ by agency: SEC requires a lawyer, IRS requires your name, OIG hotlines offer true anonymity. Channel by channel, plus basic opsec.
IRS Form 211, Step by Step: How to File a Tax Whistleblower Claim

Form 211 section by section, the mailing address, the 7623(a) vs (b) split, and why claims get rejected for speculation or information the IRS already knew.
How to File an OSHA Complaint That Actually Gets an Inspector Out

This is the hazard complaint, not retaliation. Filing routes, formal vs. non-formal, inspection priority, and the 30-day clock if your employer punishes you.
Qui Tam Lawsuits in Plain English: What a Relator Actually Does

Qui tam lets you sue on the government's behalf and keep a cut. Here is the seal, the intervention decision, the real math, and why most declined cases fail.
The SEC Whistleblower Process: From Tip to Check, Step by Step

TCR, investigation, Notice of Covered Action, the 90-day WB-APP window, and payout. The real SEC whistleblower timeline, sourced from the OWB's own reports.
Snitching vs. Whistleblowing: Where the Line Actually Is

The word snitch comes from street code and workplace loyalty culture. The law draws a sharper line: reporting fraud against the public is protected.
Fired for Reporting? Whistleblower Retaliation Protections Explained

There is no single retaliation law. There are dozens, each with its own deadline from 30 to 180 days. Here is which one covers you and how long you have.