fraud in the workplace Archives

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...