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When you work somewhere where your primary language isn't spoken, you have to adapt. Even while doing that, there may be times when you don’t understand jokes or comments made at your expense. In those cases, you may find out later that someone was harassing you or...
When people picture a thief, they usually see a masked bandit or a purse-snatcher in their heads – not their bosses or employers. Yet, wage theft is estimated to actually be a far bigger problem than mere property theft. In fact, a 2017 Economic Policy Institute study...
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for previously unprecedented government aid and assistance. Among the U.S. government’s response to the crisis is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Over the past year, this Act has introduced major...
Contrary to common perception, not all opioids are illicit drugs. Some opioids are legal and can be used as painkillers. The legal opioids include OxyContin, Fentanyl and Vicodin, while the most common illegal opioid is heroin. Opioid-related schemes There are...
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has provided U.S. small businesses and their employees an essential lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like any large-scale government funding program, however, it has also created the potential for fraud and abuse. With the...
The Securities Exchange Commission is an entity that ensures that firms handling securities adhere to stipulated laws. The SEC has codified rules, regulations and norms that govern the conduct of transactions. However, these rules are sometimes violated. Such unlawful...
Most would-be whistleblowers do not act lightly. They weigh the potential benefits against the risks and decide they need to do the right thing. They know that blowing the whistle can lead to ostracization and retaliation, but they also know most whistleblowers enjoy...
Milwaukee's Common Council placed their stamp of approval on a proposal that would ban employers from discriminating against their workers because of their hairstyles late last month. They did so after reviewing multiple accounts of how African-American females often...
Do you suspect your employer is violating Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) laws? If so, read on for more information about the most common forms of SEC violations and how an experienced SEC whistleblower lawyer can help you report the violation. Common forms...
Anti-discrimination laws have forever changed the American workplace, and overt discrimination is now far less common than it was just a few decades ago. However, experts who study discrimination say that the laws alone did not eliminate discrimination or the...
