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Employment Law – False Claims Act does not protect an Employee’s disclosing his whistle-blower history, EEOC loses in hotly contested case of CVS Pharmacy separation, and more.

False Claims Act Does Not Protect An Employee’s Disclosing His Whistleblower History by Connie N Bertram and Daniel J Davis published on National Law Review

On October 20, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio found that the False Claims Act (“FCA”) did not protect an employee who was fired after revealing his history as a whistleblower and offering to help his new employer prevent overcharges on a government contract… [ Read More ]

EEOC Loses on Procedural Grounds in Hotly Contested Case Challenging CVS Pharmacy Separation Agreement by Lauren S. Novak publsihed on National Law Review

Employers should continue to proceed with caution despite the recent pro-employer decision in EEOC v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc., a closely-watched case in which the EEOC alleged that CVS’ standard separation agreement interfered with the rights of former employees to file an EEOC charge or participate in an EEOC investigation… [ Read More ]

Are You Sure It’s ERISA? by Renee DeMoss published on JDSupra

Imagine you are faced with a claim based on an alleged disabling condition that prevents an individual from working. You have a document from the employer that describes short-term disability benefits that the individual may be entitled to receive while unable to work… [ Read More ]

OFCCP Releases NPRM on Pay Transparency Requirements by Heath Edwards publsihed on JDSupra

It has long been a professional faux pas to ask someone how much money they make, and some employers prohibit their employees from talking about it. Well, if you are a federal contractor or subcontractor, be prepared to set aside your professional sensibilities, because things are about to change… [ Read More ]