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The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) recently published guidance concerning the enforcement of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act’s (“PUMP Act”) “pump at work” provisions enacted under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
In what appears to be good news for Connecticut whistleblowers, on May 10, 2023, Connecticut’s State House approved legislation to expand the scope of the State’s False Claim Act (“FCA”). The State House sent the bill to the State Senate for further action. The...
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform its obligations under a legally binding agreement. It can occur in any type of contract, whether it is a simple agreement between individuals or a complex commercial contract between large corporations. It is...
Does my employer have to pay me for my unused vacation and sick days? Maybe! At least in Pinellas County. What happens to your unused, but accrued, paid time off (PTO) when you leave your job in Florida? The answer varies by employer and by state, and apparently, by...
Every worker has the right to be in his or her place of employment without fear of experiencing inappropriate treatment of any kind. Unfortunately, however, workers do sometimes experience sexual harassment in the workplace. This can be traumatizing and demeaning, and...
A pair of high stakes False Claims Act (“FCA”) cases went to oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 18. Both cases concern the FCA’s “scienter” requirement and whether defendants can skirt the Act’s harsh penalties by developing “reasonable...
Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil J. Ognibene has secured over $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last 10 months. As head of the firm’s federal employment practice, Neil specializes in discrimination, harassment, and...
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Sean Estes of Hoyer Law Group, PLLC in Tampa has been re‐selected as an NTL ‐ Civil Plaintiff ‐ Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Florida after his first year as an exceptionally respected...
Employment Law Lawyers Navigating the complex process of applying for VA IU benefits can be overwhelming and challenging. That's where an attorney can be invaluable. Hiring the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your claim. Here are...
A California federal judge recently dismissed a False Claims Act (“FCA”) lawsuit against pharmaceutical giant Allergan Inc., because the claims identified by the whistleblower were prohibited under the FCA’s Public Disclosure Bar. The case was brought by whistleblower...
