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Kaiser Settles “Racial Glass Ceiling” Case for $11.5 Million

A class action lawsuit against Kaiser claimed the company had a “racial glass ceiling,” in which black employees were prevented unfairly from getting equal pay and promotions at the company. Read More

6th Circuit Court Rules FCA Whistleblower Protections Include Post-Employment Retaliation

The Sixth Circuit Court ruled on March 31 that the whistleblower protection provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA) include protections for former employees who are subject to retaliation from Read More

CFTC Issues $3 Million Whistleblower Award, Passes Major Milestone

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently announced an award of approximately $4 million to a whistleblower who provided the commission with credible, specific information that led to a successful Read More

OSHA Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit Against Hotel Operator in Texas

The federal government brought a lawsuit against a hotel operator in Waller, Texas, claiming it terminated an employee who sought medical attention after exposure to carbon monoxide in the workplace. The Read More

SavaSeniorcare LLC Pays $11.2 Million in False Claims Act Case Settlement

SavaSeniorCare LLC recently agreed to pay $11.2 million and possible additional amounts to resolve allegations the company (referred to as Sava) violated the False Claims Act by causing skilled nursing Read More

Lawsuit Claims Four Seasons Miami Kept Workers Guessing About Their Employment Status After COVID Furloughs

A recent lawsuit against Four Seasons Miami alleges the hotel failed to keep workers updated about their employment status after widespread COVID-related furloughs in early 2020. The claim was brought by Read More

Ecolab Settles FLSA Violation Claims for $7.5 Million

Ecolab Inc. recently agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by exterminators in California for $7.5 million. The company was accused of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state Read More

Whistleblower Information Leads to Recovery of $14.1 Million via False Claims Act Cases

In April and May, the U.S. Department of Justice recovered approximately $14.1 million in three False Claims Act case settlements. Each case was initiated by whistleblowers via the legislation’s qui Read More

SEC Issues $22 Million Award to Pair of Whistleblowers

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced a pair of awards of approximately $22 million to two whistleblowers who brought forth information to the SEC that was crucial in Read More

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