CFE – Law — Question 37

Amanda works for a government contractor. She informs the government that her employer has been submitting false claims to the government for payment. Later, it is discovered that Amanda has misappropriated more than $150,000 of her employer’s money. Amanda qualifies as a whistleblower entitled to anti-retaliation protection under the law because of her report to the government. Which of the following statements about Amanda is CORRECT?

Answer options

• A. The employer can fire Amanda for misappropriating funds
• B. The employer cannot fire Amanda for any reason
• C. The employer can fire Amanda for making the report to the government
• D. None of the above

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because whistleblower protection laws generally shield individuals from retaliation for reporting illegal activities. While Amanda's misappropriation is a serious offense, it does not negate her rights as a whistleblower for her report. Options A and C suggest that retaliation can occur due to her report, which is incorrect, and D is not valid since B is true.