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Whistleblower Claims Under the False Claims Act
The False Claims Act allows private individuals to file lawsuits against other people or entities who have directly or indirectly defrauded the federal government. Those who alert the government of violations that constitute fraud are often referred to as “whistleblowers” and are granted certain protections from retaliation. The FCA A person, entity, or business… Read More »
Employment Law Alert – Eleventh Circuit Rules That Title VII Does Not Prohibit Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit held that Title VII does not prohibit discrimination in the workplace on the basis of sexual orientation. Evans v. Georgia Regional Hospital. Thus, the lower federal courts in Florida, Georgia and Alabama will have to follow suit. In the Evans matter, the plaintiff, a female hospital guard, brought… Read More »
Attorney Claire Saady Named Member of Lawyers of Distinction
The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Claire Saady, has been certified as a member. The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to the top 10% of attorneys in the United States. Members are accepted based upon objective… Read More »
Daniel Saxe on Fair Housing Act
Source:abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/i-team-investigates/i-team-serial-suer-or-public-servant By Jarrod Holbrook (Emmy and AP Award-winning Investigative Reporter for the ABC Action News I-Team.) 11:24 PM, Feb 10, 2017 Are they serving the public or opportunists? The ABC Action News I-Team found one local attorney filing dozens of lawsuits creating controversy in Tampa Bay. Across Florida we found frustration amongst many aimed… Read More »
Employment Law Alert: New Rules Expected For Overtime Pay
NEW PROPOSAL: President Obama has announced that the White House is raising the threshold income level at which workers are exempt from overtime pay of time-and-a-half wages. The level is currently $23,360 a year. The new level is expected to be $50,400.00 a year. CURRENTLY: Under current rules, workers are not eligible for overtime… Read More »
Employment Law Alert: US Supreme Court Finds Abercrombie &Amp; Fitch Discriminated Against Muslim Women Because She Wore a Head Scarf
The U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision (with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting) found that Abercrombie & Fitch discriminated against a Muslim job applicant when she interviewed in a hijab (head scarf) and was denied employment. Abercrombie & Fitch argued that Samantha Elauf… Read More »
Employment Law Alert : Florida Minimum Wage and Overtime Payments
Effective immediately, the Florida minimum wage has been increased to $8.05 per hour. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour. All employees working in Florida are entitled to the higher minimum wage. In addition to paying the minimum wage for each hour worked, employers also need to comply with the… Read More »
Us Supreme Court Rules Amazon Employees Are Not Entitled to Overtime Pay For Post-Shift Security Screening
On December 9, 2014, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled that contract workers at an Amazon warehouse were not entitled to be paid for the time during which they were required to wait in line for a security check each time they existed the workplace at the end of the day. Integrity Staffing Solutions… Read More »
Florida’s Bad Faith Insurance Statute Balances The Playing Field For Insured Floridians
Generally speaking, when people get into motor vehicle accidents or come home and find their property damaged for a variety of reasons, they face great difficulties trying to recoup their losses from their insurance companies. Those hurt in accidents find themselves in much greater need to receive the compensation than the insurer does in… Read More »
Duty To Maintain Records
EMPLOYMENT NEWSLETTER [9-14] AN EMPLOYER’S OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE RECORDS All employers should be aware of the various federal and state laws requiring companies to maintain certain records regarding their employees. In the event of a lawsuit, an employer may be required to produce these records. Failure to do so can lead to fines… Read More »
