On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 21, 2020 | Firm News
The False Claims Act is a federal law with a long history. During the American Civil War, fraud against the government by defense contractors prompted its enactment in 1863. The FCA contains a provision that allows private citizens with knowledge of fraud against the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Sep 28, 2020 | Firm News
Suppose you have seen your employer in Michigan violating a law or safety regulation. You feel obligated to report this to the appropriate government agency, but you are worried that if your employer finds out, you will face discrimination or worse. In Michigan, this...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Sep 22, 2020 | Firm News
If you are currently unemployed, you likely have various concerns and stressors. In the U.S., many people are currently in a similar position and it is unfortunate that for many people who are out of work, discrimination makes life even harder. In fact, discrimination...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Sep 3, 2020 | Firm News
Temporary closure may have made it impossible for you to pay your commercial loan. Although homeowners are able to seek mortgage relief right now, businesses do not have the same options. Even so, your lender likely would not come out ahead if you have to default....
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Firm News
The term whistleblower appears every now and again in the news. For example, the most famous whistleblower in recent times was the very high-profile Edward Snowden. It is highly unlikely that if you engage in whistleblower activity that it will be as high-profile as...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Aug 13, 2020 | Firm News
In Michigan, employees are protected from discrimination with regard to employment. Unfortunately, mistreatment takes many forms and some victims do not recognize Equal Employment Opportunity violations when they occur. If your rights are violated in any form as a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Firm News
Michigan workers like you deserve a space that is safe to work in. Worker’s rights laws guarantee protections from certain abuses. This can include overworking or underpaying an employee. Laws also address the overall comfort of your workplace. Unfortunately,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jul 16, 2020 | Firm News
Michigan workers like you deserve to work with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination still happens all across the country. You may face discrimination yourself without even realizing it. This is especially true when it comes to pregnancy...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jul 9, 2020 | Firm News
As a sales representative in Michigan, you play a critical role for your company. Your talent as a sales agent is directly related to the company’s financial success. Upon hire, many companies will ask you to sign a sales representative employment agreement. While...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Firm News
Home or business owners who are unable to keep up with mortgage payments face having their property put into foreclosure. It can be heartbreaking and stressful to face the possibility of losing a home, but the situation is not hopeless. For those who want to keep...
