Former President Abraham Lincoln signed the False Claims Act into law in 1863. He is said to have wanted to encourage people to report fraud against the U.S. government. Individuals who submit information to authorities or company officials regarding corporate...
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Student gets educated about sexual harassment at work
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 24, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Bay Area college students look forward to getting their careers started. After years of hard work, it is quite the accomplishment to enter the workplace, ready to earn one's way up in a company. Though many students begin a career as the low man on the totem pole,...
Death of a child leads to wrongful termination
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 17, 2019 | Wrongful Termination
Bay Area employees may have found themselves in a situation in which the actions of a co-worker raised concerns. This can be a tricky situation. An employee may want to inform a supervisor that a co-worker has done something questionable, but fear unfair...
Hotel faces consequences for wage and hour violations
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 10, 2019 | Wage And Hour Violations
Bay Area residents may consider themselves fortunate to have found employment. In such uncertain economic times, finding a job can be a task in and of itself. When employees are so thankful to have a job, they may be afraid to speak up if they feel an employer has...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise employees allege pay discrimination
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 7, 2019 | Workplace Discrimination
Two former Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) employees allege women are paid less for the same work at the tech company. The women recently filed a lawsuit against the company in Santa Clara County Superior Court. Women were not receiving equal payR. Ross was...
New year, new sexual harassment laws
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 3, 2019 | Sexual Harassment
Bay Area employees are back on the job after ringing in the new year. While most people find a way to celebrate new beginnings with family or friends, the new year is not just a reason to party. Now that the calendar has moved on to 2019, employees should be made...
Garment industry wrought with wage and hour violations
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Jan 1, 2019 | Wage And Hour Violations
For many Bay Area employees, the prospect of keeping a full-time job can be stressful. People who are fortunate enough to have found steady employment in such uncertain economic times may not be aware that they are entitled to certain rights. An employee that suspects...
Principal plans to fight wrongful termination
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 31, 2018 | Wrongful Termination
Bay Area families are aware of the important role educators and school district employees can play in the lives of local children. Not everything taught in schools can be found in a book, and one former school principal is fighting to show children the importance of...
DOL expected to issue new 'regular rate' calculation for overtime
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 30, 2018 | Wage And Hour Violations
If you work a lot of overtime, you may be curious about how your overtime rate is calculated. Under both the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and California law, "nonexempt" employees are entitled to an overtime premium of 1-1/2 times their regular rate of pay...
Lawsuit highlights pregnancy discrimination at work
by The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | Dec 29, 2018 | Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Not only are women worried about their health and their baby, they may also worry about how their employer is going to treat them regarding their pregnancy.Unfortunately, many women still face...