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Blowing The Golden Whistle: Becoming A Qui Tam Whistleblower

By Jim Garrity on February 26, 2014 • ( 0 )

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 ›

Employers Engaging In “IRS Form 1099” Scams Deserve To Be Punished

By Jim Garrity on February 20, 2014 • ( 0 )

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 ›

New Year, New Career: 22 Points To Ponder Before Leaving Your Job

By Jim Garrity on December 28, 2012 • ( 0 )

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 ›

Are You Getting Bad Job References From Your Former Employer?

By Jim Garrity on September 8, 2012 • ( 0 )

I get LOTS of questions about bad job references. Commonly I’m asked things like, “Can my former employer badmouth me?”, or “Aren’t employers limited to disclosing my dates of employment, salary and job title?” Employees want to stop former employers… Read More ›

Employer Cutting Your Time, Or Asking You To Work Off The Clock?

By Jim Garrity on February 11, 2011 • ( 1 )

Does your employer “shave” your time – cut it, edit the time record in the computer to lower your hours worked, or require you to work off the clock? It’s all illegal. Employers MUST pay you for every hour worked…. Read More ›