FAQs

Can a false reason for an employment action prove discrimination?

Can a false reason for an employment action prove discrimination?

Yes, if the jury finds that the reason the employer has given for taking an…

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What evidence is required to prove age discrimination?

How to Prove Age Discrimination   To establish an age discrimination claim, the employee must…

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What is perceived whistleblowing?

Courts and administrative tribunals have construed whistleblower protection laws to protect employees from adverse employment…

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What is direct evidence of discrimination?

  Direct evidence is evidence of conduct or statements that reveal a discriminatory motive for…

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What is Required to Prove Gender Discrimination?

Absent direct evidence of discrimination, victims of gender-based discrimination can prove their claims under the McDonnell…

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Is threatening a countersuit against a whistleblower an act of retaliation?

Yes, some courts have held that threatening to sue a whistleblower can be retaliatory if…

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What whistleblowing is protected conduct under the False Claims Act?

The False Claims Act protects: “lawful acts . . . in furtherance of an action…

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Does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowers against retaliation?

  False Claims Act Whistleblower Retaliation Yes: the False Claims Act (“FCA”) protects employees, contractors,…

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