Proposed rule changes seek to protect California employees’ privacy 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 cut, … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage fraud concerns mount; whistleblowers can help
Allegations have been mounting that private insurance companies take advantage of the Medicare Advantage, or Part C, program — at high cost to the federal government (and thus, to taxpayers). 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 wrote that, for the past decade, he has been urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and … [Read more...]
Every Potential Whistleblower Should Build a Detailed Chronology of Events
Potential whistleblowers should create a timeline from the first sign of fraud or misconduct. 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 skills. An effective timeline captures precise dates and times of events. It provides … [Read more...]
Big-name employers pay job applicants after alleged Fair Chance Act 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 California’s 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...]
Feds Finalize Long-Awaited Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Program, Reward
A whistleblower program regarding motor vehicle safety defects has taken shape, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formalizing the rules outlining its program. The program pertains to individuals who have worked in the auto industry and who offer original information about vehicle flaws that are “likely to cause unreasonable risk of death or serious physical injury,” according to the final rule text. Specifically, eligible whistleblowers are current or former employees or … [Read more...]
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