As an employee you undoubtedly hope that your employer is honest, fair, and in compliance with all state and federal laws. Unfortunately, not all employers fit that description. Though most employers obey the law and provide a safe workplace for employees, there are employers that intentionally skirt the law or outright break the law. Understandably, […]
Do you suspect that your employer is committing fraud against the government? Have you uncovered evidence that your employer is cheating the government out of income by filing a less than accurate tax return each year? If your employer doing anything else that is ultimately costing the government money in the form of lost revenue […]
For an employee, one of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make, should you be forced to do so, is whether or not to “blow the whistle.” Realizing that your employer is violating the law and/or the trust and confidence of investors, is never easy. Doing something about, known as being a “whistleblower”, […]
Because they take it upon themselves, often at real personal risk, to report serious misconduct in businesses or governmental agencies, whistleblowers play an important role in our society. Such individuals provide an essential check on violations of laws, regulations, rules or other types of malfeasance that could otherwise put the public interest in jeopardy. Fortunately, […]
A “whistleblower” is someone who comes forward and files a complaint, or otherwise exposes, the illegal or unconscionable activity of an employer. A whistleblower can be a current employee, a past employee, or even a job applicant. Numerous state and federal laws protect whistleblowers who have been retaliated against because of their “whistleblower” activity. […]
As much as we would all like to believe that fraud and corruption does not exists in the government, the reality is that it does. Morse still, innocent people often find themselves working side by side with someone who is clearly participating in fraudulent activities. Knowing this, the U.S. government, as well as many state […]
Whistleblower laws, and the need to proceed with caution, it is always best to consult with an experienced Florida employment law attorney before filing a whistleblower complaint. It may, however, be beneficial to have a basic understanding of how the whistleblower laws work and how they can protect you should you decide to file a […]
As an employee, you undoubtedly operate under the assumption that your employer runs and honest, law-abiding, business. While most employers do indeed run an honest enterprise, there are always exceptions to the rule. As an employee, discovering that your employer is violating the law, perpetrating fraud, or cheating the government can put you in a […]
Most employers abide by all state and federal laws, engage in fair trade practices, and make an effort to provide a safe working environment for workers. What happens though if you uncover evidence that your employer is violating the law or is engaging in fraud or misconduct? For an employee, such a discovery can create […]
As an employee you assume, or at least hope, that your employer runs an honest and law abiding company. What happens though if you discover that your employer is violating the law? Worse yet, what if your employer is actually committing fraud against the government and/or potentially harming the public as a result of those […]