Can a whistleblower collect a reward?

Yes, a whistleblower in Pennsylvania can collect a reward. This is thanks to the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law, which allows employees to report any violations of the law that involve the misuse of public funds. The Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law makes it unlawful for employers to threaten or retaliate against an employee for reporting such misconduct. This law also allows whistleblowers to be eligible for a reward if their report leads to the recovery of public funds. Under the law, whistleblowers can receive up to 15% of the total amount recovered if the amount is over $1,000. If the amount recovered is between $500 and $1,000, the whistleblower can receive up to 25%, and if the recovery amount is under $500, the informant can receive up to 50%. The reward is calculated in the same way regardless of whether the recovery was through settlement, judgment, or any other legal means. In order to collect the reward, the whistleblower must file a claim with the State Bureau of State Contractor Misconduct. If the agency finds that the whistleblower is eligible for a reward, a final report is issued, and the whistleblower can collect the reward after payment has been approved by the state.

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