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Attorney Louise Herman of Herman Law Group filed a whistleblower lawsuit against The Journey to Hope, Health, and Healing, Inc. and its former CEO, Kenneth L. Richardson, Jr., accusing them of serious violations of the False Claims Act. The lawsuit alleges that they billed the Rhode Island Medicaid program for millions of dollars for...

When you start a new position, understanding the hours you must work and how you are paid is essential to ensuring you receive the correct compensation for the duties you perform. You may find out something is amiss when you try to take a lunch break only to be told to get back to...

In a lawsuit filed by Louise A. Herman of Herman Law Group, retired ophthalmologist Dr. Paul S. Koch has agreed to pay over $1.16 million to settle charges of violations to the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act. Namely, there were alleged claims that Dr. Koch, through Koch Eye Associates, LLP and Claris Vision,...

Though we would like to think that there is no more racial discrimination in the modern era, unfortunately, this is far from the truth. In reality, many people experience discrimination based on characteristics they can't control, such as race, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. Unfortunately, much of this harassment happens in the workplace as...

When you find a job that seems like a perfect match for your skills, you may be eager to apply. However, it may state in the job posting or during the interview process that you must submit a background check before you can accept the position. Though it may seem strange to request this...

As an employee, you have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. However, if you discover that your employer is in constant violation of OSHA standards, you may want to file a complaint, but the fear of being fired as a result may hold you back. Keep reading to learn whether...

Unfortunately, there are many ways in which people from all walks of life experience discrimination. Though there are laws and statutes in place to prevent these occurrences, they still happen. In many instances, transgender employees are subject to many forms of prejudice and bias. If this has happened to you, you do not need...

When searching for jobs, you may have discovered that a number of postings in Rhode Island have mentioned "at-will" employment. Though this may seem like a relatively new practice, at-will employment can be traced back to the nineteenth century! However, there are some stipulations employers must follow. Keep reading to learn more about this...

When you submit your resume, you may wait anxiously for an email informing you that you've been selected for an interview! However, when you leave the interview, you may feel uncomfortable with how the discussion was conducted. In more severe circumstances, the interviewer may have outright told you you weren't going to be hired...

Despite the changing social climate, discrimination still occurs on a regular basis in workplaces. One of the most common forms of bias impacts women and expecting mothers. Though this is supposed to be an exciting time for many, pregnancy discrimination can place additional stress on those who are expecting. If you believe you faced...