I am often asked by clients how they can qualify as a qui-tam (“key-TAMM”) whistleblower. Easy. Be the first to report an organization or person for cheating the government. Rewards can be huge. People who qualify as qui tam whistleblowers… Read More ›
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Employers Engaging In “IRS Form 1099” Scams Deserve To Be Punished
Some employers cut labor costs by falsely treating employees as independent contractors, issuing them an IRS Form 1099 instead of a W-2. The effect? The boss saves big on taxes and insurance. But the employee pays more in taxes, won’t… Read More ›
Keep Your Most Marketable Skills Fresh During Periods of Unemployment
Out of work for awhile? Prolonged unemployment itself can hurt chances of finding another job. Many employers have unfairly added “must be currently employed” as a qualification; their view of long-term unemployed workers has been compared to romantic relationships. (“If… Read More ›
The Official 2014 Job-Seekers Toolkit
It’s a new year, and you’re ready for a fresh start in a new position. Now what? If you want to sharply increase your odds of getting the job you want, you need a strong online presence and some… Read More ›
New Year, New Career: 22 Points To Ponder Before Leaving Your Job
This time of year I am often asked about the things a departing employee should think about, or do, just before leaving their current employer. I’ve listed some of the key things that come to mind without having a specific… Read More ›
The Permanent Job Search
There was a time when looking for work meant crafting a sharp resume package, identifying target employers, and deciding what you would send (and say) to each. You were the master of what prospective employers knew, and when they knew… Read More ›
Everything You Know About HIPAA Is Wrong. Here’s the 411.
HIPAA could possibly be the most misunderstood law in the history of the American workplace. I often hear the law misquoted, misused, even misnamed – HIPPI, HIPPO, HIPPUP…the list is endless (and hilarious). But the wrongful disclosure and discussion of… Read More ›
An Employee Right To Complain You’ve Never Heard Of. ( Don’t Worry. Your Boss Hasn’t, Either.)
Article Summary An agency that oversees workplace rights issued a report August 18, 2011 strengthening your right to use the Internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to complain about your workplace The legal term for online discussion… Read More ›
“Quit Or Be Fired!” (Now What?)
I sometimes get frantic calls from employees who’ve just been told they are going to be fired, but have been given the option of immediately resigning instead. “What should I do?”, they ask. I understand that uncertainty. Even obvious choices… Read More ›
Are You Sure That Was Our Office You Were Communicating With?
Article Summary The stakes in lawsuits are very high. As a result, both parties have strong incentives to win. Plaintiffs should only discuss the case with their lawyers’ prior approval. Plaintiffs are the best source of information, so they are… Read More ›
Jim Garrity, Esq. - Employee Rights Lawyer 