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...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 14, 2020 | Whistleblowing
For corporate executives who become aware of fraud or securities violations in their company, there is a genuine fear of retaliation. The potential effects on your reputation in your field could become compromised. Luckily, there is a strong legal framework to protect...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 1, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Whistleblower protections are important workplace protections so that workers can report wrongdoing or illegal activity they witness in their workplaces. In general, whistleblower protections prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee who reports illegal,...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Mar 6, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Many businesses have dealings with the federal government that involve the government paying them for goods and services. For instance, any hospital or doctor’s office likely files claims for reimbursement to Medicare, Medicaid and other federally-funded insurance...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Feb 7, 2020 | Whistleblowing
Agnesian Healthcare, a medical giant in the Fond du Lac region of Wisconsin, has reached an agreement that will send a combined $10 million to the Federal and Wisconsin state governments. The agreed-upon settlement comes upon the heels of whistleblower suit dating...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Jan 28, 2020 | Whistleblowing
If you report your employer for fraud, misconduct or other wrongful actions, federal law protects you as a whistleblower. Your employer may not retaliate against you for blowing the whistle. It is critical to understand your rights in this situation and explore your...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Nov 26, 2019 | Whistleblowing
The legitimacy of a whistleblower’s claim is often in the eyes of the beholder. One need look no further than the whistleblower who sounded the alarm about President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine to see that one person’s hero is another person’s...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Aug 17, 2019 | Whistleblowing
Companies and businesses must never retaliate against employees who acted as whistleblowers. Even if a person’s complaints feel untrue and a business is eager to set the record straight, there are very specific protections for whistleblowing. Wisconsin...
