Whistleblowers

Blowing the whistle on illegal activity at work can feel risky, especially if you think you might lose your job or experience mistreatment. However, Florida law offers protection to employees who report workplace wrongdoing.  The best way to blow the whistle while...

Ambulance service fraud happens when providers submit false or misleading claims for reimbursement. Fraudulent ambulance claims cost Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers millions of dollars each year, increasing overall healthcare costs. Billing for unnecessary...

The False Claims Act ensures whistleblowers are safe when reporting fraud. By offering financial rewards and legal protections, it encourages people to come forward and fight against fraud. Whistleblowers help protect public funds and promote ethical behavior in...

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) plays a crucial role in protecting employees who report corporate fraud. Passed in 2002, SOX was a response to major corporate scandals, including Enron and WorldCom. The law's purpose is to ensure corporate accountability and encourage...

Reporting illegal activities at work can be scary, especially when you might worry about your job security. It's important to know your rights and protections under Florida law before you decide to take action. Florida’s whistleblower protection laws Florida law...

Fraud can occur in many forms in the workplace, and sometimes employees may not even realize they are being asked to commit illegal activities. Employers might ask their workers to engage in fraudulent practices that can have serious legal consequences.  Knowing how...

Working as a high school teacher comes with responsibilities that extend beyond the classroom. Teachers play a role in ensuring the well-being and safety of their students, which sometimes involves speaking up when they witness misconduct or wrongdoing by their...

The number of whistleblowers facing retaliation is on the rise, highlighting the challenges people face when speaking out against wrongdoing. As whistleblowers expose misconduct, corruption or unethical behavior, they often face adverse consequences. Despite legal...

Fraud can have a serious impact on any organization, leading to financial losses, damaged reputations and even legal consequences. Recognizing fraud at your workplace is a responsibility that falls upon every employee. Oftentimes, employees have practical ways to...

Every day employees around the world find themselves questioning the ethics of their employers. Whether it is poor treatment of staff, underhanded business practices or environmental violations, concerns about workplace wrongdoing abound. As an employee in Florida,...