Seventh Circuit Rules Discouraging Employees from Taking Leave Violates the FMLA
- posted: Oct. 27, 2022
- Uncategorized
Employees eligible for FMLA protections may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year. Employers and employees are also prohibited from denying, restraining or interfering with an employee Read More
Pharmacy Owners Convicted of Fraudulent Multimillion Dollar Telemedicine Scheme
- posted: Oct. 25, 2022
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
Two pharmacy owners were recently convicted of trying to defraud pharmacy benefit managers of tens of thousands of prescriptions, which were submitted to both private and federally-funded healthcare programs. The Read More
Understanding Internal Complaints in Sexual Harassment Cases
- posted: Oct. 20, 2022
- Sexual Harassment
Workers are protected against sexual harassment by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In sexual harassment cases, cases often hinge on whether an employer has an affirmative Read More
DOJ Levels Charges Against 36 Defendants for $1.2 Billion in Healthcare Fraud
- posted: Oct. 18, 2022
- Graft and Corruption,  Fraud
The Department of Justice recently charged 36 defendants in 13 federal districts for “alleged fraudulent telemedicine, cardiovascular and cancer genetic testing and durable medical equipment (DME) schemes.” Criminal charges were Read More
Connecticut Professor Wins Whistleblower Claim Against Business School
- posted: Oct. 13, 2022
- Employee Rights
A Connecticut professor, who was not reappointed after he raised labor practice concerns, was recently awarded over $735,000 in a whistleblower lawsuit. The University of Connecticut School of Business violated Read More
Jury Awards Carnival Sexual Assault Victim Over $10 Million
- posted: Oct. 11, 2022
- Employee Rights
A federal jury in Florida recently awarded a sexual assault victim $10.2 million in damages. The plaintiff alleged that a Carnival Corp. employee imprisoned and sexually assaulted her during a Read More
Former Ryder Truck Rental Employee Sues for Disability Bias
- posted: Oct. 06, 2022
- Employee Rights
A former Ryder Truck Rental employee with a disability is suing the company for disability bias. Johnny Jacobs’ suit alleges that his supervisor wrongfully removed his driving privileges, despite being Read More
AstraZeneca Whistleblower Sues for Age Discrimination and Retaliation
- posted: Oct. 04, 2022
- Employee Rights
A former AstraZeneca sales manager—and current whistleblower—is suing the company for age discrimination and retaliation. Suzanne Ivie claims that AstraZeneca fired her after she refused to participate in an off-label Read More