According to an article in Politico, the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act introduced by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) has yet to be reported to the full Senate and continues to languish in the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. Similar to the Whistleblower Protection Act which protects most federal employees who blow the whistle on illegal activity from retaliation, the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act would extend the same retaliation protection to congressional staff who report illegal activity occurring within Congress.
For more information about the firm’s Whistleblower Law Practice, click here.
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Call The Employment Law Group law firm, in Washington, DC, if you have been a victim of workplace discrimination or harassment, or have experienced other violations of your civil rights. Our seasoned trial attorneys have earned an enviable record of favorable settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients. We take great pride in our reputation as aggressive litigators and persuasive negotiators. Toll Free: 888-603-0983 Phone: 202-331-3911 Fax: 202-261-2835
Monday, August 23, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The Employment Law Group TELG Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions Are Expected to Generate Increase in Whistleblower Litigation
Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions Are Expected to Generate Increase in Whistleblower Litigation
According to an article in The Washington Post, the whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA), which provide a substantial incentive to report financial fraud, are expected to generate a substantial increase in whistleblower litigation. The DFA requires the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to provide a financial reward to whistleblowers who provide original information leading to monetary sanctions that in excess of $1 million. The law also prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers.
For information about The Employment Law Group® law firm’s SEC Whistleblower Practice and Derivatives Whistleblower Practice, click here.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
According to an article in The Washington Post, the whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA), which provide a substantial incentive to report financial fraud, are expected to generate a substantial increase in whistleblower litigation. The DFA requires the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to provide a financial reward to whistleblowers who provide original information leading to monetary sanctions that in excess of $1 million. The law also prohibits employers from retaliating against whistleblowers.
For information about The Employment Law Group® law firm’s SEC Whistleblower Practice and Derivatives Whistleblower Practice, click here.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
The Employment Law Group® Files Amicus Brief Arguing that Section 929A of the Dodd-Frank Act Applies to Pending Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Cases
The Employment Law Group® Files Amicus Brief Arguing that Section 929A of the Dodd-Frank Act Applies to Pending Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Cases
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On August 13, 2010, The Employment Law Group® filed an amicus curiae brief in Johnson v. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., on behalf of the Government Accountability Project, National Employment Lawyers Association, and National Whistleblowers Center arguing that Section 929A of the Dodd-Frank Act clarifies and confirms existing law on the scope of coverage under SOX, and therefore should be applied to pending cases. A copy of the brief is available here. To learn more about the whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, click here.
The attorneys at The Employment Law Group® law firm have substantial experience representing whistleblowers under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other whistleblower statutes. For more about firm’s Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Practice, click here.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
August 16th, 2010 · No Comments
On August 13, 2010, The Employment Law Group® filed an amicus curiae brief in Johnson v. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., on behalf of the Government Accountability Project, National Employment Lawyers Association, and National Whistleblowers Center arguing that Section 929A of the Dodd-Frank Act clarifies and confirms existing law on the scope of coverage under SOX, and therefore should be applied to pending cases. A copy of the brief is available here. To learn more about the whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, click here.
The attorneys at The Employment Law Group® law firm have substantial experience representing whistleblowers under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other whistleblower statutes. For more about firm’s Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Practice, click here.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
Monday, August 16, 2010
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The Employment Law Group® law firm is a powerful partner protecting the legal rights of employees who have been misused by their employer. We stand ready to use our extensive legal knowledge, our broad experience, and our absolute commitment to justice to protect your rights and vigorously pursue justice on your behalf.
Contact us at The Employment Law Group® law firm, and tell us about your case. We will answer all inquiries within forty-eight hours, or call us at 202-331-3911 or 888-603-0983.
Age Discrimination
Airline Whistleblower
Commercial Motor Carrier Whistleblower
Commodity Futures, Options, and Derivatives Whistleblower
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
CPSC Whistleblower Protection
DC Whistleblower
Disability Discrimination
Discrimination Law
Employment Contract Disputes
Employment Law & Counseling
Environmental Whistleblower
Executive Compensation
False Claims Act
Family and Medical Leave Litigation (FMLA)
Federal Employee Representation
Financial Services Whistleblower Protection
FMLA & Swine Flu (H1N1)
Immigration and Nationality Representation
Jury Service
LGBT Discrimination
Non Compete Litigation
Non Payment of Wages
Nuclear Whistleblower
Partnership Breakups
Public Transportation Whistleblower
Qui Tam Protection
Railroad Whistleblower
Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower
SEC Whistleblower
Security Clearance Representation
Sexual Harassment / Gender Discrimination
Stimulus Whistleblower
Tax Fraud Whistleblower Protection
USERRA / Veterans
Whistleblower Retaliation
Wrongful Discharge
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
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The Employment Law Group® law firm is a powerful partner protecting the legal rights of employees who have been misused by their employer. We stand ready to use our extensive legal knowledge, our broad experience, and our absolute commitment to justice to protect your rights and vigorously pursue justice on your behalf.
Contact us at The Employment Law Group® law firm, and tell us about your case. We will answer all inquiries within forty-eight hours, or call us at 202-331-3911 or 888-603-0983.
Age Discrimination
Airline Whistleblower
Commercial Motor Carrier Whistleblower
Commodity Futures, Options, and Derivatives Whistleblower
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
CPSC Whistleblower Protection
DC Whistleblower
Disability Discrimination
Discrimination Law
Employment Contract Disputes
Employment Law & Counseling
Environmental Whistleblower
Executive Compensation
False Claims Act
Family and Medical Leave Litigation (FMLA)
Federal Employee Representation
Financial Services Whistleblower Protection
FMLA & Swine Flu (H1N1)
Immigration and Nationality Representation
Jury Service
LGBT Discrimination
Non Compete Litigation
Non Payment of Wages
Nuclear Whistleblower
Partnership Breakups
Public Transportation Whistleblower
Qui Tam Protection
Railroad Whistleblower
Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower
SEC Whistleblower
Security Clearance Representation
Sexual Harassment / Gender Discrimination
Stimulus Whistleblower
Tax Fraud Whistleblower Protection
USERRA / Veterans
Whistleblower Retaliation
Wrongful Discharge
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
Sunday, August 15, 2010
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The employment law group® law firm
Proven Leaders in Employment Law
Getting fired, being refused a promotion you worked hard to deserve, not getting paid for regular time or overtime hours you have worked, being denied a benefit claim by your employer, being retaliated against for whistleblowing or being subject to harassment or discrimination in the workplace can be a violation of state and federal employment laws. State and federal law extends many rights, privileges, and protections to employers, but never at the expense of employees who may suffer illegal abuses or injustices in the name of profits.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
Proven Leaders in Employment Law
Getting fired, being refused a promotion you worked hard to deserve, not getting paid for regular time or overtime hours you have worked, being denied a benefit claim by your employer, being retaliated against for whistleblowing or being subject to harassment or discrimination in the workplace can be a violation of state and federal employment laws. State and federal law extends many rights, privileges, and protections to employers, but never at the expense of employees who may suffer illegal abuses or injustices in the name of profits.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
Friday, August 13, 2010
The Employment Law Group Mission Statement
Founded in 1997, The Employment Law Group® law firm is a litigation boutique concentrating on the representation of employees, whistleblowers, and immigrants. We champion the rights of those who suffer discrimination, injustice, inequality, and retaliation in the workplace. With offices conveniently located on Farragut Square in our Nation's Capital, we have built a national practice on core principles of excellence, ethics, and the use of leading-edge technologies. As advocates for employment fairness, we strive to be model employers and employees ourselves. In our work as lawyers and legal professionals, we are zealous advocates for our clients - we are your workplace champions.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The Employment Law Group Employment Law Counseling
Employment Law & Counseling
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Has your employer retaliated against you for disclosing illegal practices?
Have you been sexually harassed at your workplace?
Has your employer discriminated against you?
Have you been punished or fired for something that was not your fault?
Have you been offered an inadequate severance package, vis-à-vis your value?
Are you negotiating an employment contract and needing some expert advice?
Are you an executive in the process of negotiating a compensation package?
Do you feel your employer has failed to treat you fairly on these issues?
Affirmative action
Corporate whistleblower act
Employee benefits
Wrongful discharge
Employment contracts
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
USERRA Rights
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)
Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Executive compensation
Negotiated severances
Golden parachutes
Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment.
We represent clients who face civil rights violations in the workplace, including sexual harassment and discrimination based on race, nationality, religion, disability, gender, or other factors. We assist our clients in receiving compensation for their illegal mistreatment, including monetary awards and remedies such as ridding the workplace of the environment that allowed the illegal treatment to occur and restoring the client to the job position he or she earned. The Employment Law Group® law firm will be a powerful partner to protect your legal rights!
Federal Employment Issues
We represent employees in a variety of claims against government employers, including unlawful racial, gender, age, or disability discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and special laws governing federal employment. Because of our broad rage of experience interpreting and construing federal employment statutes and case law, we are also able to provide employers with sound advice regarding compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
Contact us at The Employment Law Group® law firm, and tell us about your case. We will answer all inquiries within forty-eight hours, or call us at 202-331-3911 or 888-603-0983.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
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Has your employer retaliated against you for disclosing illegal practices?
Have you been sexually harassed at your workplace?
Has your employer discriminated against you?
Have you been punished or fired for something that was not your fault?
Have you been offered an inadequate severance package, vis-à-vis your value?
Are you negotiating an employment contract and needing some expert advice?
Are you an executive in the process of negotiating a compensation package?
Do you feel your employer has failed to treat you fairly on these issues?
Affirmative action
Corporate whistleblower act
Employee benefits
Wrongful discharge
Employment contracts
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
USERRA Rights
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)
Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Executive compensation
Negotiated severances
Golden parachutes
Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment.
We represent clients who face civil rights violations in the workplace, including sexual harassment and discrimination based on race, nationality, religion, disability, gender, or other factors. We assist our clients in receiving compensation for their illegal mistreatment, including monetary awards and remedies such as ridding the workplace of the environment that allowed the illegal treatment to occur and restoring the client to the job position he or she earned. The Employment Law Group® law firm will be a powerful partner to protect your legal rights!
Federal Employment Issues
We represent employees in a variety of claims against government employers, including unlawful racial, gender, age, or disability discrimination, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, whistleblower litigation, wrongful discharge, employment contracts, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Federal Employer's Liability Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and special laws governing federal employment. Because of our broad rage of experience interpreting and construing federal employment statutes and case law, we are also able to provide employers with sound advice regarding compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.
Contact us at The Employment Law Group® law firm, and tell us about your case. We will answer all inquiries within forty-eight hours, or call us at 202-331-3911 or 888-603-0983.
http://www.employmentlawgroup.net
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