Qui tam whistleblowers and their advocates are asking an appeals court to protect an age-old whistleblower law by reversing a lower court that held it to be unconstitutional. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the coming months will take up the matter, which could significantly influence whistleblowers’ ability to help the federal government root out fraud. The background The False Claims Act, which dates back to Civil War times, says government contractors that knowingly defraud the … [Read more...]
Employee Privacy Rights: California Board Weighs Protections in an AI World
Proposed rule changes seek to protect employee privacy rights in California as companies increasingly rely on technology to make business decisions. The California Consumer Privacy Act, per its name, generally allows consumers to have some control over how businesses use the personal data they collect. But a portion of proposed revisions includes limits on employers’ use of Automated Decisionmaking Technology (ADMT). The revisions include letting employees know when ADMT has informed a pay … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage Fraud Concerns Mount; Whistleblowers Can Help
Allegations of Medicare Advantage fraud have been mounting against private insurance companies said to take advantage of the Medicare Advantage, or Part C, program — at high cost to the federal government (and thus, to taxpayers). Grassley Presses UnitedHealth on Its Medicare Billing Practices U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, sent a letter to one of the largest healthcare organizations in the world, UnitedHealth Group, demanding details about the company’s Medicare billing practices. He … [Read more...]
How to Become a Whistleblower: Start With a Detailed Chronology of Events
Potential whistleblowers should create a timeline from the first sign of fraud or misconduct. Knowing how to become a whistleblower starts with getting the facts in order. This simple task is crucial. Fraud may typically begin with a specific action, but the facts unfold over time, and whistleblowers often discover the scheme later. Writing the full story may seem overwhelming, but a timeline helps organize facts and presents the chronology of events without needing special writing … [Read more...]
California Fair Chance Act: Big-Name Employers Pay Job Applicants Over Alleged Violations
Amazon, IKEA pay applicants over allegations of unfairly denying jobs Amazon, IKEA and the Los Angeles Dodgers were among big-name employers who recently settled alleged violations of the California Fair Chance Act. The so-called ”Ban the Box” law, which took effect in 2018, prevents companies from asking job applicants about their criminal histories before making job offers, and from rescinding preliminary offers to such applicants without deeper consideration. It was intended to prevent … [Read more...]
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