Most whistleblowers don’t start out looking for a lawyer. They start out trying to fix a problem. They see billing fraud, false certifications, or dangerous corner-cutting. They raise it internally, assume someone in compliance will take it seriously, and wait for change that never comes. By the time they call counsel, the damage is often
Workplace conflicts can be stressful, whether they involve harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or disagreements over pay. Many employees aren’t sure what rights they have or how to handle problems at work without making things worse. At Eric Siegel Law, we’ve been righting wrongs for over 30 years. Read on to get some answers about work-related disputes,
If you’ve witnessed fraud, safety violations, or other illegal conduct at work, you might be wondering whether you need ironclad proof before moving forward. The short answer is no. You don’t need a smoking gun to begin building a whistleblower case, but having some supporting information strengthens your position significantly. At Eric Siegel Law, we
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,