Another California employee has been awarded millions of dollars as a result of harassment and retaliation in the workplace. James Duffy began working for the City of Los Angeles inRead More$3.8 Million Awarded to California Employee in Racial Discrimination Case
Another $1 Million for a Los Angeles Employee
Ms. Danielle Wells was a valued member of the Los Angeles Police Department for more than ten years, even being promoted to Sergeant during the time. However, like all employees,Read MoreAnother $1 Million for a Los Angeles Employee
Wrongfully Denied Leave
Have you been wrongfully denied intermittent leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act, or the California Family Rights Act? Both the FMLA and CFRA provide employees with the rightRead MoreWrongfully Denied Leave
Attention Whistleblowers: CMS Clarifies the 60 Day Overpayment Rule which Drastically Affects False Claims Act Cases
Normally, whistleblowers that come into our office have identified an overpayment made by the government to their employer and the employer, most often, knowingly neglects to repay the amount. TheRead MoreAttention Whistleblowers: CMS Clarifies the 60 Day Overpayment Rule which Drastically Affects False Claims Act Cases
Multi-Million Dollar False Claims Act Settlements Paid by a Medical Waste Company and a California Hospital System
In yet another case, a regulated medical waste management company by the name of Stericycle entered into a $28,500,000 settlement with the qui tam plaintiff and government. The qui tamRead MoreMulti-Million Dollar False Claims Act Settlements Paid by a Medical Waste Company and a California Hospital System
Does An Arbitration Agreement Affect Your Employee Rights?
You get hired for a job. Your new employer hands you a stack of papers to sign. Employment application, non-disclosure agreement, and all kinds of policies. You may or mayRead MoreDoes An Arbitration Agreement Affect Your Employee Rights?
Discrimination in the Workplace – Protecting All National Origins
Discrimination based on an individual’s national origin is shockingly common in the 21st century workplace. In a state as large and diverse as California, this kind of behavior, though loathsomeRead MoreDiscrimination in the Workplace – Protecting All National Origins
Pfizer Settles False Claims Act Case for $785M – Lessons (Not) Learned From Previous Cases
It is another week, and yet another multi-million dollar False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement. However, this one nears the billion dollar mark and exemplifies a common theme of the governmentRead MorePfizer Settles False Claims Act Case for $785M – Lessons (Not) Learned From Previous Cases
Workplace Retaliation Claims Rose in 2015 and LA Settles Yet Another Multi-Million Dollar Discrimination Case
A former City of Los Angeles gardener received a $3.8 million settlement after a jury found that he was subjected to disability and race discrimination. The gardener worked for theRead MoreWorkplace Retaliation Claims Rose in 2015 and LA Settles Yet Another Multi-Million Dollar Discrimination Case
Uber Set For Trial In June
An update on the ongoing misclassification class action law suit against Uber Technologies Inc. In O’Connor et al v. Uber Technologies, Inc., C.A. No. 13-03826-EMC (N.D. Cal.), a certified classRead MoreUber Set For Trial In June