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August 14, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Losing a job can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when the circumstances surrounding the termination feel unjust or unfounded. While employers generally possess the discretion to hire and fire, there are boundaries set by the law. When these boundaries are crossed, it could lead to a situation known as wrongful termination. To help […]
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August 13, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Corporate governance is the bedrock of any successful business entity. It’s the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a corporation is directed and controlled. In essence, corporate governance provides the framework for attaining a company’s objectives, and encompasses practically every sphere of management, from action plans and internal controls to performance measurement and […]
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August 12, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
In the vast landscape of employment law, few agencies play as pivotal a role as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Established to champion the rights of employees, the EEOC works diligently to ensure workplaces across the United States are free from discrimination. If you’ve found yourself facing unjust treatment at work, you might be […]
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August 11, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Workplace discrimination is a concerning reality for many employees, and understanding your rights is paramount to addressing and rectifying any discrimination you may face. Whether it’s based on age, race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected class, discrimination not only affects the victimized employee but can also disrupt the workplace and hamper productivity. Understanding […]
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July 26, 2023 | Posted By: Julian Lortz
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced that Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association d/b/a Sparrow Medical Group, Sparrow Care Network, and Sparrow Health System (“Sparrow”) agreed to pay $671,310.00 to settle allegations that they violated the federal False Claims Act. The settlement relates to claims brought […]
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July 07, 2023 | Posted By: Julian Lortz
On May 10, 2023, Connecticut’s General Assembly approved legislation expanding the scope of the State’s False Claim Act (“FCA”), allowing the bill to proceed to the State Senate for further action. The proposed legislation would expand the reach of the Act by removing current provisions that limit the scope of the law to state-administered health […]
Learn MoreJuly 05, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
When you go to work, you have the right to be able to do your job in an environment that is free from discriminatory actions and other issues. However, you may experience different things that are not only sources of unhappiness in your career, but also a direct violation of your rights. It is beneficial […]
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June 20, 2023 | Posted By: Julian Lortz
On June 1, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a ruling in one of two cases litigating the issue of whether a defendant can skirt False Claims Act (“FCA”) liability by developing “objectively reasonable” interpretations of the law. The cases against retail chains Safeway Inc. and Supervalu Inc. have garnered significant attention within the FCA […]
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June 16, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Employment Lawyer On May 30, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memo on non-compete agreements. Her memo signals the beginning of an aggressive effort by the NLRB to eliminate non-compete agreements and to punish companies that rely upon them. Abruzzo’s memorandum was widely published throughout the agency. Under […]
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June 07, 2023 | Posted By: Julian Lortz
On Monday, May 22, 2022, a Georgia federal judge dismissed most of the False Claims Act (“FCA”) claims against medical equipment manufacturer Ermi LLC in a lawsuit filed by the company’s ex-chief compliance officer. The same judge also dismissed the entirety of the claims against Ermi’s chief executive officer, finding that the allegations against him […]
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May 30, 2023 | Posted By: Julian Lortz
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) recently published guidance concerning the enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act’s (“PUMP Act”) “pump at work” provisions enacted under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The WHD published this new guidance in Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-02. While directed at […]
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May 25, 2023 | Posted By: Julian Lortz
In what appears to be good news for Connecticut whistleblowers, on May 10, 2023, Connecticut’s State House approved legislation to expand the scope of the State’s False Claim Act (“FCA”). The State House sent the bill to the State Senate for further action. The legislation expands the reach of the FCA by removing provisions that […]
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