Tag: fraud in the workplace
Workers’ Compensation Fraud Comes in Many Forms
September 3, 2022
Workers' compensation fraud can be committed by an employee, an insurance carrier or an employer. Here are recommendations on how...
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Court Rules Job Applicants Don’t Have Right to Explain Accurate Background Checks Under FCRA
May 25, 2022
Top Tip: It is still best practice to provide notice, chance to respond to adverse action Employers covered under the...
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Why a Layoff Is Not an Alternative to Terminations for Cause
October 12, 2021
One of the biggest mistaken assumptions in the workplace is that companies can simply lay off their weakest performers rather...
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Taking a People-First Approach to Data Security
June 23, 2021
Don't share your passwords. Sign out of your computer when you're away from your desk. Don't bring sensitive data home....
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Know Your Legal Obligations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
June 2, 2021
In recent years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has annually fielded around 25,000 alleged violations related to the Americans...
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Vigilance can reduce Family Medical Leave Act Cheating
May 25, 2021
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law to give workers (or their loved ones) who are genuinely sick or injured, the...
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Penalties Imposed on 5 Employers for Federal Labor Violations
May 6, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) recently issued news releases announcing judgments against five companies investigated for...
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Facebook Photos Portray Workers’ Compensation Fraud
April 7, 2021
The threat of workers' compensation fraud arose about the same time as workers' compensation laws came into being around the country....
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Six Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Fraud Is Suspected
March 17, 2021
Many workplace crimes are "inside jobs." They can involve employees stealing cash, inventory, equipment or intellectual property. Or they could include...
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Employers in Wait-and-See Mode over Possible DOL Guidance on Refusal to Work
February 16, 2021
Employers are waiting to see whether the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will issue guidance requested by President Joe Biden...
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