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June 14, 2024 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
This week our firm earned distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly Tampa Bay, a local initiative developed to recognize companies that have adopted policies that give Tampa Bay businesses and organizations an advantage in recruiting and retaining the best employees. The Family Friendly Tampa Bay initiative offers resources to organizations on how to […]
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June 12, 2024 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a significant change impacting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new rule will notably increase the salary threshold for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime pay. As this rule takes effect, employers and employees must understand its implications and prepare accordingly. The […]
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June 06, 2024 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Fraud within the Small Business Administration (SBA) programs has long been a concern, particularly within the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) sector. This blog delves into the rampant fraud issues and explores the significant changes in the certification process aimed at curbing these abuses. Understanding the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program The SDVOSB program is […]
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June 05, 2024 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
What Is The USFHP? The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is a health care choice for eligible beneficiaries under the Department of Defense’s TRICARE Prime program. Health care is provided to active duty family members, activated National Guard and Reserve family members, and retirees and their family members, including certain “grandfathered” beneficiaries who are age […]
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June 05, 2024 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(8)-(9), Pub.L. 101-12 as amended (“WPA”), is a United States federal law that protects federal whistleblowers who work for the government and report the possible existence of an activity constituting a violation of law, rules, or regulations, or mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority or […]
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May 31, 2024 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule”), which bans post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key provisions, implications, and frequently asked questions about the FTC’s non-compete ban to keep you informed and compliant. […]
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March 01, 2024 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Car Accident Injuries While Working Car accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and when they occur during work-related activities, navigating the legal implications can be complex. When you work with a lawyer, they will understand the importance of addressing employer liability in such cases. If you were injured in a car accident and […]
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February 26, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlements reached record-breaking numbers in fiscal year 2023. The majority of the settled FCA actions involved the healthcare industry, with $1.8 billion attributed to settlements related to managed care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, long-term acute care facilities and physicians. 2023 Medicare Advantage Case Resolutions Based on the 2023 FCA results, the […]
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February 13, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
A split continues among the federal appellate courts on the proper causation standard to apply in False Claims Act (“FCA”) cases that are based on the Anti-Kickback Statute “AKS”). The split between courts is set to expand into the First Circuit, which will hear an interlocutory appeal to address the AKS/Causation standard. The case being […]
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January 31, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
On January 29, 2024, the Biden administration announced new initiatives to address wage gaps and promote equal pay for federal employees and contractors. The announcement was made on the 15th anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. The new protection for federal employees was proposed back in May 2023. Agencies now have to comply […]
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January 16, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
If a person believes he or she has been discriminated against at work because of his or her race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, he or she can file a Charge of Discrimination. A charge of discrimination is a signed […]
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January 04, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) and Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) introduced the VA Correct Compensation Act (HR 6538), which amends existing law to allow for certain healthcare providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to grieve errors in their compensation.
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