So if you know of government fraud and have inside information, consult an attorney about filing a "Qui Tam action" against the culprit. See 31 U.S.C.A. 3730(b).  Through a Qui Tam action you can report the wrong, keep your job and maybe even collect enough to retire.  To report fraud on the Government, call the U.S. Office Of Special Counsel (800) 872-9855.

Protection Against Retaliation By Your Employer

Note: It is a violation of the False Claims Act for an employer to fire you or discriminate against you because of your disclosures to the government. 

I have found that the person who embraces this sensitivity is seen as considerate and a team player. But the person who ignores such is deemed often as uncaring or inconsiderate. (even if it's not true). Workplace etiquette also means conveying the same professionalism in party or business settings where the company's reputation is at stake.

Cosmetic Gestures With Colleagues That Go a Long Way:

DOs

• Saying “please” and “thank you” “good morning" and “good bye”.
• Asking a colleague to do something instead of directing or ordering them (you can use soft words like “will you” “could you”, “do you mind if..”).
• Consider greeting people when they knock on your door or enter your office. “Hi Carol” is better than “YES” or “WHAT IS IT” (the latter makes colleagues feel unwelcome and can inhibit communication).
• Give people your full attention when they walk into your office. Everyone is busy. But eye contact shows respect and that you think their time is important. If you're really in a rush to do something, listen briefly to what your colleague has to say, and then you can tell them “I’m sorry, I have an immediate deadline, can we talk about this later or can you email me?”

DON’Ts

• Try to avoid giving out commands when addressing a colleague or subordinate. Telling someone what to do makes them feel angry like you’re not considering their needs. It also can give them the impression that you either know more than they do, feel you're above them, or don’t care about them. A helpful start might be this: If your sentence starts with an action verb or the words “you need to”, “you must” “go” “Do”“unpack” “here!” “take”… you are probably commanding someone.

Softening A Directive Into A Suggestion.

Ask rather than tell. Or you could say “ Well it’s up to you (respects their choice) but I would probably do… “

Learning From Smart Competent People Who Are Also Polite

Find someone in the office or elsewhere that you professionally admire and who is seen by others as polite and professional. You can then take note how these people ask for things or explain things. And equally important, how they tactfully tell someone they disagree with them. Try writing down a few of their introductory sentences and tactful responses. Modify them a bit, so you feel comfortable making them your own, and use them. In my case, I actually copy some of their emails just to see how to be polite and yet say what I need to say.

Lastly, if you get negative feedback on your office etiquette, consider asking a close and trusted friend if these are things you really need to improve on.

Key Actions That Can Cause Misunderstandings

Meetings (Showing Obvious Disinterest)
Actions

• Putting your head down on the table, closing your eyes, doing crossword puzzles or Facebook
• Overt and excessive doodling, or displaying obvious boredom
• Very Long Breaks/disappearances

Impact on Others:
Management and supervisors get embarrassed when this is done in front of other firms or seen by colleagues.
Colleagues and superiors begin to question if you care about the team, care about your work or care for the company's reputation.
Superiors feel they're being treated with disrespect as they have put their time and money into training and mentoring you.

Course Language
Actions

• Cursing, "Bitch" "Fuck..."
• Sex terms and sexual talk (usually being the first to discuss sex/going beyond what others talk about)

Impact on Others:
Embarrassment. Questions may be raised about whether it's safe for you to be around clients, peers or attend community functions.

Severe Moodiness
Actions:

• Quiet sullenness at work
• Outburst of anger, (intense, loud complaining)
• Gruff responses of one word or a few sentences to colleagues, not looking up from computer

Impact on Others:
People may  think you're always mad at them or that they must walk on eggshells because you're having another bad day.
People assume you feel your work problems and personal issues are more important than theirs (They left their personal issues at home but you didn't)
Superiors see anger as disrespect toward them. (What did I do to make him mad at me? Who Is She To Respond Like That To Me?)

Work atmosphere is dragged down, people clamp up and may not want to communicate with you for fear of anger, rejection or excessive drama.

People start to pull back from you because they see interactions are fraught with danger not found with other coworkers.

Interaction With Supervisors and Those Senior To You
Actions:

• Being the first to leave meetings, including impromptu ones
• Complaining or showing reluctance to follow requests because they seem minor or you're too busy. (If they ask for it to be done, fighting them makes you look insubordinate.)

Impact on Others:
People assume a lack of respect or that you feel your needs or deadlines are more important than their own needs and deadlines.

Deadline For When Your Ex Employer Must Pay You Your Final Pay Check (Chart For All 50 States)
The law in every state is different and some states such as GA have no law on this at all.

Your Right To Commissions Once Your Job Ends (GA)
O.C.G.A. 10-1-702 has the legal requirements on when an employer must pay commissions and when.