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AWARDS FOR VT WHISTLEBLOWERS

Published on: April 22, 2019 | by Watts Law Firm, P.C.

Federal and state false claims acts have become common avenues for individuals concerned about the ethical and legal claims their employers make for reimbursements of payments from their governments.

Federal whistleblowers racked up $6.6 billion in awards for their claims in federal courts for the ten years between 2008 and 2017.

They caused their false claim employers to pay more than $56 billion in settlements that encompassed reimbursements, refunds, penalties and interest for the government.

PROTECTING EMPLOYEES FROM EMPLOYER ABUSE

Published on: January 9, 2015 | by Watts Law Firm, P.C.

A recent national journalistic piece counselled employers about firing employees. Many employers need the advice. Employers can be ruthless when they decide they want to remove an employee – regardless of the employee’s tenure or devotion to the firm.

The journalist’s coaching was not directed towards the subject of fairness towards the employees. Rather, the theme was concerned protection employers from former employee lawsuits.

The first employer protection issue, naturally, focused on the “at-will” employment doctrine. People believe that “at-will” employment is the standard across the nation. Most employees probably are “at-will.” It means they may be terminated for any reason or terminated or no reason.