Even If You Gave Into Sexual Harassment, You Still Have a Claim
Even if you gave into sexual harassment, there are options. A job is there to support families and provide a sense of dignity. No one should manipulate jobs or careers for his or her own sexual pleasure. Unfortunately, the reality is a few have control over the many. Then, those in power use that authority
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Sexual Harassment Types
Federal law prohibits sexual harassment through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This applies to employers that have 15 or more employees. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as a form of sex discrimination that explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or
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Sexual Harassment Examples
Sexual harassment is repeated unwanted attention based on sex. This behavior is actionable under Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act. It is important to contact a knowledgeable attorney like those at The Michael Brady Lynch Firm if you experienced any of these examples are your place of work. Sexual harassment can
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Respiratory Whistleblowers Will Split $11M For Exposing Illegal Billing
Four whistleblowers will split $11 million under the False Claims Act for providing information that led to exposing Linde AG-owned Lincare, one of the largest respiratory therapy service providers in the US, of fraudulently billing the government for oxygen and respiratory equipment. About the False Claims Act In 1863 to combat fraud in Union contracts during
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Children and the Opioid Crisis
From infancy, children with parents abusing opioids put these kids immediately at risk. Besides prenatal exposure, parents become distracted by drugs and become unable to provide children with the necessities to succeed. While seeing opioids around the house, children and teens are susceptible to trying the medication. Then, these kids are more likely to misuse
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The Most Critical MRI Question
Most patients getting an MRI don’t know to ask a critical question: Will the MRI use gadolinium or not? Researchers have found that the gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) can leave metal deposits in the body’s organs and tissues. This includes the brain. Medical professionals believe that this dye is harmlessly expelled by the body, however,
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Carnival Cruise Ship Passenger Falls Overboard
The United States Coast Guard is still searching for a 50-year-old Carnival Cruise Paradise passenger who reportedly went overboard approximately 85 miles west of Fort Myers, Florida. Overboard Statistics Since 2000, over 200 passengers have gone missing from cruise ships. In 2010 the United States Coast Guard put into place the Cruise Vessel Safety and Security
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Gastric Balloons Killed 12
The FDA has released a warning concerning the gastric balloons ReShape and Orbera. Twelve people have died after the weight loss device hyperinflated soon after implantation. The weight loss devices have injured many more. About Gastric Balloons Intragastric weight-loss balloons, also known as “stomach balloons”, are non-surgical devices that treat obesity. A doctor inserts the silicone
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Steps After Asbestos Exposure
Many think asbestos exposure isn’t a modern problem. However, this carcinogenic substance is not banned in the United States. It may not be used in building materials as commonly anymore, but thousands of buildings and homes still have the deadly material within them. Asbestos Exposure Causes Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of occupational disease.
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Whistleblower Exposes Fraudulent Off-Label Cancer Drug Use
Former sales manager for Celgene Corporation exposed fraud in its promotional materials for the cancer treatment drugs Thalomid and Revlimid. The company owes over $280 million dollars for its violations of the False Claims Act. The Law Protects and Rewards a Whistleblower When a knowledgeable attorney like those found at The Michael Brady Lynch Firm files
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