On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Sep 17, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Imagine you work for a company that contracts with the federal government. You’ve had strong suspicions about your boss fudging the numbers, cheating the government out of thousands or even millions of dollars. But now, you have proof: a paper trail showing doctored...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Sep 15, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Whistleblower law can be exceedingly complex. For federal employees, navigating the maze of civil service laws – not to mention the alphabet soup of agencies – can be daunting. Sometimes, even the federal government itself can’t agree on the interpretation of...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Health and safety in the workplace are more important now than ever before. You shouldn’t have to put your life and health on the line just to earn a living. And while some level of risk is unavoidable, reasonable precautions such as sanitization procedures,...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Aug 7, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Now more than ever, people want to stand up for what’s right. Yet fear of retaliation, especially in the workplace, can cause hesitation. Thankfully, whistleblowers have rights – including protection from retaliation. OSHA violations The Occupational Safety and...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Jul 22, 2020 | Whistleblowing
When Congress passed the Whistleblower Act of 1989, it intended to protect federal employees who spoke up about wrongdoing in government operations. Without that protection, employees would stay silent for fear of getting demoted or losing their jobs. Government...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Jul 17, 2020 | Whistleblowing
With more employees working remotely than ever before, workers are enjoying the benefits of staying at home. No commute. No dry-cleaning. No getting roped into small talk with Chatty Cathy the next cube over. Another benefit? Greater freedom to speak up about...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Jun 24, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Health care fraud associated with government benefit plans like Medicare, Medicaid and TriCare is unfortunately not uncommon. Each year, fraudulent or improper claims cost the government millions of dollars. However, given the number of claims filed, spotting...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | May 29, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Unfortunately, all too often those in the healthcare industry who deal with the government engage in wrongdoing. It may seem harmless at first, especially given the bigger picture. But wrong is wrong. Although your colleagues may try to mold you into accepting this...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | May 22, 2020 | Whistleblowing
A whistleblower is an employee who reports unsafe working conditions or potentially illegal activity at work. Some—but not all—reports are considered “protected activity” by various “anti-retaliation” statutes (also called “whistleblower protection” statutes). A...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Whistleblowing
If you file a complaint against someone who is affiliated with your employer, you could be referred to as a whistleblower. Employers throughout the country are generally prohibited from retaliating against those who act in such a capacity. State and federal law...
