The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) [pdf], signed into law by President Obama on January 2, 2013, provides employees of government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients with increased whistleblower protections.  Prior to the passage of this act, such employees had some anti-retaliation protections under the False Claims Act; however, this new law allows for much more extensive coverage for the millions of non-government workers with knowledge of potential whistleblower claims against contractors and subcontractors who do business with the government.

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