If you’ve seen illegal activities at your workplace and are thinking about reporting them, you might ask what protections you will have as a whistleblower. It’s important to know your rights before moving forward. The information in this blog will help you understand. What Is a Whistleblower? A whistleblower is someone who reports illegal or unethical activities within an […]
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Whistleblowing can be a powerful tool for exposing illegal or unethical activities within an organization. However, the decision to blow the whistle comes with significant risks and complexities. One crucial question often arises before taking such a step: Should I hire a lawyer before whistleblowing? Given the potential legal and professional ramifications, experienced whistleblower attorney James H.
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Healthcare fraud is a serious issue that affects everyone—patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system as a whole. Reporting suspected fraudulent activities is essential for improving and ensuring integrity within the system. Acting on these concerns can lead to significant positive changes and help protect everyone involved. The Impact of Reporting Healthcare Fraud Reporting healthcare fraud helps protect
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Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can create a hostile, intimidating, and unwelcoming environment for employees. It undermines an individual’s dignity and well-being, hinders productivity, and can lead to legal consequences for the employer. Understanding the various types of sexual harassment in the workplace is crucial for identifying and addressing inappropriate behavior. Verbal
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The construction industry plays a vital role in shaping our built environment, from residential homes to commercial buildings and infrastructure projects. However, this industry is not immune to fraudulent practices that can compromise project integrity, public safety, and ethical standards. In such cases, whistleblowers like you can make a profound difference by reporting construction fraud, helping to
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In fiscal year 2023, Medicare and Medicaid had about $115 billion in “improper payments.” Medicare and Medicaid fraud not only costs taxpayers, but it can compromise the health care system. Fraud covers many activities, including but not limited to kickbacks, overcharging, billing for services a medical professional did not provide, and submitting false claims. Employees of a medical
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Originally signed in 1863 by President Lincoln, the False Claims Act protects whistleblowers from defrauding the federal government. During the Civil War, many suppliers provided poor goods and services to the troops. Lincoln signed the Act into law to target financial industry fraud against the government by government contractors. The False Claims Act has been revised many times since
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The financial markets drive American commerce, including investments by individuals and businesses and acquiring capital for operations. The SEC’s job is to keep Wall Street and financial institutions free of corruption and fraud. However, the SEC often becomes overwhelmed and cannot catch all instances of wrongdoing before it affects investors. That is where whistleblowers come
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While sexual harassment is illegal – and unacceptable – it still happens in workplaces across the United States. In fact, statistics from 2022 show that 11,090 sexual harassment cases were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment, it is important to understand the steps you need to take
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Medical malpractice can be a traumatic experience for both patients and their loved ones. It doesn’t only impact trust in the healthcare system, either. Often, it leads to severe, life-changing injuries. While there are many possible forms of medical malpractice, these are a handful of the most common examples. Birth Injuries Of all the injuries that
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