Time Rounding Rules Under the FLSA
Many employers use a time rounding system. While rounding time can be legal, employers must follow several rules to ensure that employees are not underpaid.
Medicare Fraud – Not Just A False Claims Act Issue
The government continues its ongoing crackdown against medical billing fraud and Medicare fraud. Click here to read about two recent Louisiana cases involving Medicare fraud.
Overtime For Day Rate Workers
Many employers pay workers a flat day rate. They may assume – wrongfully – that this excuses them from paying overtime. But most day rate workers are owed overtime for hours worked over 40. Click to learn more.
Should I Hire An EEOC Lawyer?
If your company has been served with an EEOC charge, your first question is probably: do I need to hire an EEOC lawyer? Many employers, in an attempt to save money, take a DIY approach in responding to EEOC charges. However, an business owner without any background in employment may quickly find himself in too … Read more
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph has long been the patron saint of workers, particularly those who work with their hands. (He is also the patron saint of fathers, immigrants, and more cities, provinces, and countries than could possibly be named here.) The above icon shows St. Joseph holding his square, a traditional sign of the carpenter profession. St. Joseph’s … Read more
Is Training Time Working Time?
Many workers attend lectures, classes, or other training related to their job duties. Should they be paid for this training time? In many cases, the answer is yes. Click to learn more.
Should I Give Two Weeks Notice?
There is an unwritten tradition in the American labor market stating that employers should give two weeks notice before terminating an employee, and that workers should give two weeks’ notice before resigning. But is there any legal consequence to giving less notice – or no notice at all? The answer is almost always no. No … Read more
The Medical Assistance Programs Integrity Law — Our Louisiana False Claims Act
As discussed in the prior articles, the federal False Claims Act (FCA) only applies to fraudulent claims made against the federal government. The FCA does not cover fraud in state or local government contracts. In order to fill that gap, many state governments have enacted their own versions of the FCA to encourage whistleblowers. The closest analog … Read more
False Claims Act Retaliation — Can My Company Punish Me For Acting As A Whistleblower?
Whistleblowers are often concerned about losing their jobs after filing a lawsuit. The False Claims Act has one of the strictest anti-retaliation provisions in federal law. Click to learn more about False Claims Act retaliation.
The False Claims Act – FCA Procedure
The process for filing an FCA claim is unique, and must be followed to the letter. Click here to learn more about False Claims Act Procedure.