FAQs Archive

What are my rights if I have been sexually harassed on the job?

Know Your Rights: Free Guide for Victims of Sexual Harassment Download our free Sexual Harassment Survival Guide for Employees A sexual harassment survival guide for … Continued

What do I do if I am sexually harassed by my employer in Virginia?

Contact a Virginia Sexual Harassment Attorney for a Free Consultation We represent victims of sexual harassment and work diligently to get them the maximum damages … Continued

How do I choose a top sexual harassment lawyer in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC?

Experienced and Effective Sexual Harassment Attorneys: Serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia Our sex harassment attorneys are committed to recovering the maximum damages available for victims … Continued

What are the different ways to report or complain about sexual harassment at work?

The method you choose to complain about the harassment will depend on different factors, including: how severe was the conduct; were there any witnesses; do … Continued

Is False Claims Act Whistleblower Protection Limited to Disclosures About the Whistleblower’s Employer?

No. The whistleblower protection provision of the False Claims Act (FCA) protects “lawful acts done by the employee, contractor, agent or associated others in furtherance … Continued

Must a False Claims Act qui tam relator have firsthand knowledge of all aspects of the fraud?

Generally, the qui tam relator (the whistleblower) need not have firsthand knowledge of every aspect of the fraud scheme. The First, Third, Fifth, and Ninth … Continued

Why does it matter if I signed an arbitration agreement?

A big difference exists between filing your case publicly in court versus proceeding in arbitration. For example: unlike in court, no jury of your peers … Continued

Are disclosures about bank fraud protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower law?

SOX Whistleblower Law Protects Disclosures About Bank Fraud Yes, a disclosure about bank fraud is protected conduct (protected whistleblowing) under the whistleblower protection provision … Continued

Does a whistleblower’s disclosure of his misconduct deny the whistleblower protection under whistleblower retaliation laws?

Under certain whistleblower protection laws, there is a deliberate misconduct defense under which an employee who deliberately causes a violation of a health or safety law … Continued

What are my rights if I have been sexually harassed on the job?

What do I do if I am sexually harassed by my employer in Virginia?

How do I choose a top sexual harassment lawyer in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC?

What are the different ways to report or complain about sexual harassment at work?

Is False Claims Act Whistleblower Protection Limited to Disclosures About the Whistleblower’s Employer?

Must a False Claims Act qui tam relator have firsthand knowledge of all aspects of the fraud?

Why does it matter if I signed an arbitration agreement?

Are disclosures about bank fraud protected under the Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower law?

Does a whistleblower’s disclosure of his misconduct deny the whistleblower protection under whistleblower retaliation laws?

Is threatened disciplinary action an adverse action under the whistleblower retaliation laws?

What is arbitration?

Can executives, partners, and other senior managers sue if they’ve suffered discrimination?

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