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Employment Law
Qui Tam Whistleblower: Is your employer defrauding the government?
January 10, 2019 – Each year, the United States recovers billions of dollars lost to fraud and false claims made against the federal government. These recoveries are made possible in large part because of qui tam whistleblowers—employees and private citizens who make the report and expose the fraud.
401(k) Fees Too High? Your Employer May Not Be Doing Its Due Diligence
November 9, 2018 – For many of us, employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plans are the cornerstone of our financial security in retirement. However, excessive fees can eat into our hard-earned savings and leave us questioning whether our employer is managing the plan properly and operating in our best interest.
EEOC Reports Increased Sex Harassment Charges, Lawsuits in FY 2018
October 11, 2018 – Last week, the EEOC released its preliminary findings on sexual harassment claims for fiscal year 2018, reporting a 12% jump in charges filed with the agency compared with 2017, as well as a staggering 50% increase in lawsuits filed on behalf of employees by the agency.
Class Actions
Moriarity Wins for Union Members on Motion to Dismiss
March 14, 2019 – Last week, firm partner Scott Moriarity scored a victory on behalf of union members in Nagel v. United Food & Commercial Workers Union, Local 653. These workers are seeking to hold their union liable following the loss of their early retirement benefits.
Homeowner with a VA Mortgage? Class Investigation for Unlawful Cash-Out Refinancing Practices by Mortgage Lenders
March 11, 2019 – In recent years, some mortgage lenders have engaged in predatory lending tactics toward veterans, causing many to refinance their home loans for large fees that pad lenders’ pockets rather than benefit veterans with better terms or lower costs. If this has happened to you, we want to speak with you.
Flowers Foods Distributors in Maine Win Class Certification
February 8, 2019 – Last month, distributors of bakery products for Flowers Foods, Inc., and its Maine subsidiary LePage Bakeries, won class certification in their ongoing wage and hour case against the company. The decision affects more than 100 distributors in Maine and is one of several cases across the country in which distributor-drivers are challenging their misclassification as independent contractors.
Firm News
Jozwiak Presents on Bullying; Wanta Leads Panel on Consumer Law
March 7, 2019 – Firm partners Chris Jozwiak and Shawn Wanta presented at separate CLEs on key issues in employment law and consumer law respectively. Shawn's panel discussed the TCPA, FCRA and other commonly litigated consumer claims and traps to avoid. Chris and fellow panelists discussed bullying in the workplace.
Navarro, Massie Discuss Medical Cannabis and Workplace Rights; Thome Presents on Employment Investigations
February 12, 2019 – Last week, firm attorneys Cassie Navarro and Dustin Massie spoke to members of the MLBA about the legal rights of employees who have been prescribed medical cannabis. Separately, Joni Thome presented to Minnesota employment law practitioners on conducting effective workplace investigations.
Employee Protections for Medical Cannabis? Massie Talks to Nevada Morning Radio
February 4, 2019 – Last week, Dustin Massie spoke to Michael Castner of KXNT 840 AM Radio in Las Vegas, Nevada, about laws concerning medical cannabis in the workplace.