Whistleblowers have protections under federal and state law when they report their employers for committing fraud against the government. It is important for you to understand qui tam cases so that you can determine whether you have a potential claim to file and whether you want to proceed with it. Here are some key things
The Fair Labor Standards Act offers multiple benefits to workers within the public and private sectors. Under the law, employees enjoy rights in all aspects of their work. The law regulates the minimum wage, recordkeeping responsibilities and overtime pay. Employers who violate the employment laws may be subjected to criminal and civil penalties. To learn more about your
At-will employees may be fired at any time for any reason unless their employers base their terminations on a prohibited basis. At-will workers who miss too much work may be terminated, but there are a few exceptions. If you were fired for taking protected leave, you may have legal rights. The employment lawyers at Swartz
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law that was enacted in 1938. This law governs wage and hour standards, including the minimum wage, equal pay, overtime rules, child labor and recordkeeping. Under this law, employers must pay employees the established minimum wage for every hour that they work. Eligible employees are also entitled