A lawsuit filed by a South Florida doctor was recently unsealed. The filing alleges that Humana, a huge insurance company, knew that a doctor in Delray Beach cheated the U.S. government out of $4.8 million through a Medicare billing fraud scheme. The Center for Public...
For the second time, 21st Century Oncology, has agreed to pay millions to settle a case that focused on Medicare fraud. The U.S. Department of Justice settled with the Fort Myers, Florida, company in December 2015 in order to take care of allegations that the...
A group of employees and union teamsters associated with a local branch of the United Parcel Service recently gathered to protest against harassment at the facility. Around 70 people attended the rally to speak out against what employees are calling a history of...
If you believe you were wrongfully discharged from your job in Palm Beach, it's time to learn more about your rights. You don't have to fight back, but this is within your rights if you feel that doing so would be a benefit.Here are a few points to consider if you...
Race and color discrimination remains a problem throughout the United States. Despite the fact that there are many laws protecting against this, some companies continue to act in an illegal manner.As the name suggests, race discrimination results in one party treating...
If you have been a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you have two choices: you can sit back and wait for this to happen again, or you can take the initiative to ensure that you are in a better place in the future. It is easy to feel helpless if you have...
The Family and Medical Leave Act is in place for a reason. It is meant to help people balance their work and family life in the event of a medical crisis. You never know what the future holds, so there could come a time when you need to take FMLA leave. This is never...
Even though most employers understand that disability discrimination is against the law, some make a poor decision that negatively impacts an applicant or employee. Generally speaking, disability discrimination occurs when a company covered by the Americans with...
You might be surprised, but wrongful termination laws don't cover you simply because you believe you've been let go for unfair reasons. In Florida -- and many other states -- unless you are protected by a contract or some type of union agreement, your employment is at...
In November 2012, a pharmacist was fired after working for Walmart for 18 years. She alleges it was retaliation on her employer's bar and gender discrimination that lead to her dismissal.She filed a lawsuit in 2014, alleging many claims against the retail giant. She...
