HB 1076 – Qui Tam Actions
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What does qui tam” mean? Qui tam literally means “in the name of the king.” In the context of this bill, qui tam allows a person or entity to sue an employer on behalf of the state for enforcement of specified laws for penalties and damages, subject to the same conditions and limitations that apply to the agency.
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Department of Labor & Industries
Employment discrimination
Employment law
False claims
Human Rights Commission
Labor law
LNI
Local government
Medicaid fraud
Minimum wage
Qui tam
Wage and hour laws
Whistleblower
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