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Our Firm Hired to Defend Businessman in Amazon Bribery Case
Our firm was recently retained to represent Hadis Nuhanovic, a businessman from Acworth GA, in a case involving allegations of paying bribes to Amazon employees. Jess Johnson of our firm is the lead lawyer in the case ,and he was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about our defense. Jess expressed his concern about a…
Our firm was recently retained to represent Hadis Nuhanovic, a businessman from Acworth GA, in a case involving allegations of paying bribes to Amazon employees. Jess Johnson of our firm is the lead lawyer in the case ,and he was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about our defense. Jess expressed his concern about a…
Can a business discriminate against older employees due to coronavirus concerns?
No, an employer cannot discriminate against older employees due to coronavirus concerns. This means that employers can’t fire, refuse to rehire, or force older employees into jobs with less pay or responsibility. Employers also can’t force older employees to work from home merely because the employee’s age makes him or her more susceptible to the…
No, an employer cannot discriminate against older employees due to coronavirus concerns. This means that employers can’t fire, refuse to rehire, or force older employees into jobs with less pay or responsibility. Employers also can’t force older employees to work from home merely because the employee’s age makes him or her more susceptible to the…
Does an Employer Have to Allow Teleworking for Employees Who Are At Risk for COVID-19?
In some situations, yes. An employer may have to allow an employee to telework instead of reporting back to the office if the employee can show that a disability requires teleworking as a reasonable accommodation. Whether teleworking is considered to be a reasonable accommodation depends on the nature of the disability and the specific job…
In some situations, yes. An employer may have to allow an employee to telework instead of reporting back to the office if the employee can show that a disability requires teleworking as a reasonable accommodation. Whether teleworking is considered to be a reasonable accommodation depends on the nature of the disability and the specific job…
I-9 Immigration Audits Are On the Rise and May Lead to Criminal Prosecution
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up the number of Form I-9 inspections in recent years, indicating that employee verification has become a top priority for ICE. While the increase in audits has impacted numerous industries, our firm has seen a particular interest by ICE in auditing restaurants, construction companies, and nail salons. …
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up the number of Form I-9 inspections in recent years, indicating that employee verification has become a top priority for ICE. While the increase in audits has impacted numerous industries, our firm has seen a particular interest by ICE in auditing restaurants, construction companies, and nail salons. …
Nursing Homes Not Following COVID-19 Guidelines? Whistleblowers May Be Able to Earn a Reward
Federal laws and regulations require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to take special precautions to protect residents against the coronavirus pandemic. When nursing homes fail to follow these safeguards, they are putting their residents at a greater risk of harm, and in many cases, defrauding Medicare out of money by falsely claiming that they…
Federal laws and regulations require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to take special precautions to protect residents against the coronavirus pandemic. When nursing homes fail to follow these safeguards, they are putting their residents at a greater risk of harm, and in many cases, defrauding Medicare out of money by falsely claiming that they…
