Senator Chuck Grassley recently commended the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for overhauling the National Human Trafficking Hotline after a whistleblower exposed serious mismanagement by its previous contractor, Polaris Project. The action has highlighted the importance of strong protections for whistleblowers—individuals who come forward to report wrongdoing within organizations—with the assistance of our
Workers in several states and cities, including Washington, D.C., are seeing pay increases as new minimum wage laws take effect. These changes, which impact more than 880,000 workers nationwide, aim to help employees keep pace with the rising cost of living. For anyone questioning how these updates may affect their rights or paychecks, consulting our
A recent lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., has drawn attention to allegations of housing discrimination and false advertising by one of the nation’s largest real estate investment trusts. The Equal Rights Center (ERC) has filed a complaint against AvalonBay Communities, claiming that the company’s AVA NoMa property discriminated against tenants using housing vouchers. The case,
Facing a workplace lawsuit can be stressful and confusing, whether you are bringing the claim or defending yourself against one. These cases can involve issues like harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, or wage disputes. Fortunately, at Eric Siegel Law, we have over 30 years of experience helping clients with all of the above. In this post,
When an employer withholds pay, it can create financial stress and raise serious concerns about your rights as a worker. Fortunately, as your Washington, D.C. wage claim lawyers, Eric Siegel Law can help you get the money you’re owed. For over 30 years, our team has assisted clients with employment litigation, wage claims, and even
When financial misconduct happens in a workplace, it can impact employees, clients, and entire organizations. Your Washington, D.C. whistleblower lawyer can help you report this misconduct, but you’ll need a legal team you can trust if you want to stay safe from retaliation. At Eric Siegel Law, we’ve been righting wrongs for over 30 years.