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Prior to bringing a lawsuit there are several requirements that you have to meet. One of the most critical requirements is that the plaintiff must have standing to bring the lawsuit. In essence this means that the plaintiff must show that they have been personally impacted by the defendant's actions and has a stake in the outcome of the case. In certain instances, when the Federal government has been wronged, Federal law allows people to bring suit on behalf of the government.

In addition, the federal government encourages employees to speak out when their employers are breaking the law or committing fraudulent or corrupt acts. Specifically, employees are encouraged to share with both internal and external parties any evidence that their employer is breaking the law or committing fraudulent or corrupt acts. In addition, the federal government also encourages its own employees to hold their employer accountable and report any "alleged dishonest or illegal activities (misconduct)."  

The type of misconduct that the suit alleges can vary based on the circumstances, but can include: violations of laws, rules, or regulations. In addition, the suit can be based on actions that are a "direct threat to [the] public interest." Examples of this include fraud, health violations, safety violations and other corrupt acts. 

Often a concern of an employee who suspects thier employer is engaging in fraudulent conduct is retaliation from the employer should the employee alert the proper authorities of the misconduct. In many circumstances, however, the employee is protected under various federal laws. Generally these provisions protect an employee from retailation by the employer for their actions. This includes protections from being discharged because of their actions and other workplace discrimination.