In Lindsey v. Bio-Medical Applications, the Fifth Circuit recently addressed the difference between “real deadlines” and “hortatory deadlines” in an FMLA Retaliation case.
I often receive calls from people who feel discriminated against or harassed at their workplace, and want to know their options. They often ask if they can resign and then sue the employer. Sometimes, they have already resigned and want to pursue legal action immediately. Whether you can resign your job and still sue is … Read more
Employees may hesitate to complain about unpaid overtime or wages for fear of retaliation. The FLSA retaliation provision provides strong protections to employees who raise complaints about their wages. Click to learn more.
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, a business owner without any background in employment may quickly find himself in too … Read more
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
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.
Federal law imposes serious penalties on anyone who makes a false or fraudulent claim for payment against the government. An employee who blows the whistle on fraud can recover up to 30% of the total award. Click to learn more about the False Claims Act.