Katherine Krems, Author at Zuckerman Law

Sixth Circuit Construes FCA to Prohibit Post-Employment Retaliation

When Congress enacted the whistleblower protection provision of the False Claims Act, it recognized that “few individuals will expose fraud if they fear their disclosures … Continued

Top 10 Ways Companies Cook the Books

Companies “cook the books” when they use accounting schemes and tricks to falsify their financial statements (i.e., their books) to make their results appear better … Continued

DOL Judge Awards Airline Pilot $500,000 in Compensatory Damages in AIR21 Whistleblower Retaliation Case

In a decision finding that Delta violated the anti-retaliation provision of the AIR21 whistleblower protection law, Judge Morris awarded pilot Karlene Petit $500,000 in compensatory … Continued

Does a retaliatory investigation of a whistleblower violate whistleblower retaliation laws?

Under certain whistleblower protection laws, a retaliatory investigation can be actionable. Two cases decided under the Federal Rail Safety Act (FRSA) outline when an employer’s … Continued

Court Holds that an Internal Complaint About a Potential HIPPA Violation is Protected Under New Hampshire Whistleblower Law

When an employee suffers retaliation for raising concerns to their employer about HIPPA violations, federal law generally does not provide a remedy for the employee. … Continued

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SEC Adopts Amendments to Whistleblower Rules that Will Strengthen Some Aspects of the Program But Also Reduce Large Awards and Limit Protection Against Retaliation

By a vote of 3-2, today the SEC adopted amendments to the rules governing the SEC Whistleblower Program. Now about a decade old, the program … Continued

What is “sex-plus” discrimination and why are these employment claims on the rise?

“Sex-plus” discrimination claims expand Title VII’s protection to subgroups of employees who suffer discrimination based on multiple characteristics. Although these claims have typically been harder … Continued

Are disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions of the FCPA protected under SOX?

FCPA Whistleblower Protection Yes – some disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) are protected under … Continued

How can an employee recover unpaid commissions in Virginia?

Recent amendments to the Virginia Wage Payment Act give a plaintiff the right to sue for unpaid commissions in Virginia. Under the Wage Payment Act as amended in 2020, workers now have the right to sue in court for unpaid wages, including performance-based bonuses and commissions. A prevailing plaintiff can recover any unpaid commissions, as well as liquidated damages (double damages for most violations and treble damages for knowing violations), prejudgment interest, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

Sixth Circuit Construes FCA to Prohibit Post-Employment Retaliation

Top 10 Ways Companies Cook the Books

DOL Judge Awards Airline Pilot $500,000 in Compensatory Damages in AIR21 Whistleblower Retaliation Case

Does a retaliatory investigation of a whistleblower violate whistleblower retaliation laws?

Court Holds that an Internal Complaint About a Potential HIPPA Violation is Protected Under New Hampshire Whistleblower Law

SEC Adopts Amendments to Whistleblower Rules that Will Strengthen Some Aspects of the Program But Also Reduce Large Awards and Limit Protection Against Retaliation

What is “sex-plus” discrimination and why are these employment claims on the rise?

Are disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions of the FCPA protected under SOX?

How can an employee recover unpaid commissions in Virginia?

Virginia Employees Protected From Retaliation for Raising Concerns About COVID-19 Workplace Safety Issues

Can a whistleblower prevail in a retaliation case if they had a performance problem prior to blowing the whistle?

What whistleblowing disclosures are protected under the Consumer Financial Protection Act whistleblower retaliation law?

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