Whistleblower & Retaliation Claims Louisiana
Whistleblower Protections for Louisiana Oil, Gas, and Maritime Workers Reporting Environmental Violations
Understanding LEWA and the Seaman's Protection ActWorking in the offshore oil and gas industry or the maritime sector in Louisiana is uniquely dangerous. Workers on deepwater rigs...
How to File a Qui Tam False Claims Act Lawsuit in Louisiana: Timelines, Process, and Financial Rewards
What is a Qui Tam Lawsuit?When a corporation steals money from the government, it is ultimately stealing from the taxpayers. To combat this, the law empowers regular citizens with...
Understanding the Louisiana Whistleblower Statute (La. R.S. 23:967): Actual Violation vs. Good Faith Belief
State vs. Federal Whistleblower StandardsWhen an employee witnesses illegal activity at work and reports it, they naturally expect to be protected from being fired. Under many fed...