Employers can and have used the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act as leverage in an employment lawsuit. You must heed yourEvansvilleemployment attorney’s warnings about not accessing the employer’s computer without authorization. Employers use a federal fraud law to intimidate employees Your Evansville employment attorney may anticipate your employer’s use of the Computer Fraud and Abuse […]
In order to prove employment discrimination in court, an Evansville employment attorney will help his or her client identify and collect direct evidence. This evidence will allow legal counsel to prove the plaintiff’s intent to discriminate. However, it is not always possible to acquire direct evidence, and sometimes one must turn to circumstantial evidence as […]
Keep in mind that any attorney may decline to take your case if you appear insincere about disclosing all relevant details or seeking medical help. Listed below are some of the factors your Evansville personal injury attorney will consider in deciding whether or not to accept your case. Date of Incident Following the incident, you […]
If you prefer to appear at the hearing in person rather than by video teleconferencing, the Social Security Administration should be able to accommodate your wishes. Your Evansville social security disability attorney will work to set up an arrangement that best serves your needs. Video Hearings With the exception of SSA bureaucrats who claim to be “efficient,” […]
The individual who caused the accident in a personal injuryclaim is called the tortfeasor. The tortfeasor does not generally play a major role in the claim, unless the case goes to trial. Although you may not be in contact with the tortfeasor or ever see him again after the day of the accident, you may still […]
If you work for a company that submits bills to government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid and find yourself the victim of discrimination, harassment, out of a job after reporting suspected billing fraud to your boss, you have legal recourse. A little-known statute, known as the Qui Tam Statute, allows a private person, such as yourself, […]
Another important aspect of the False Claims Act is the protection it provides for whistleblowers against retaliation by employers. You should seek an experienced Evansville False Claims Act attorney to give you advice related to your specific employment situation. In general, your identity remains secret while your case is under seal with the U.S. Justice […]
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed to provide employment leave and protect your employment rights when various unfortunate family situations arise that prevent you from working. Consult an Evansville employment lawyer to see if you and your matter may qualify (or should have qualified) for leave under the FMLA. The FMLA allows leave […]
Have you have been fired, laid off, or been the victim of downsizing? If so, you may be entitled to severance benefits, either under your former employer’s severance policy or under your own employment contract. Either way, it is in your best interest to contact an Evansville employment lawyer to determine what you are entitled to and […]
You must meet both legal and non-legal requirements in order to pursue a successful False Claims action. An experienced Evansville False Claims Act attorney can discuss with you whether your claim meets the legal criteria necessary to pursue a claim under The False Claims Act. In addition to the actual legal requirements, there are non-legal […]