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Safe Harbors Less Safe in Ohio

[10/17/14]

Posted on October 17, 2014 in False Claims Act Defense

Written by: David B. Honig

In a new case from the Southern District of Ohio, US_v_MillenniumRadiology, the court denied a motion to dismiss a False Claims Act suit, finding that compliance with a safe harbor could only be raised on summary judgment. The court also found that uncompensated service as a medical director could form the basis for a False Claims... READ MORE

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New (Old) FMLA Forms Approved Through 2015 – GINA Safe Harbor Is Still Missing

[02/29/12]

Posted on February 29, 2012 in HR Insights for Health Care

Written by: Stephen W. Lyman

Many employers use the U.S. Department of Labor’s model FMLA forms as the basis of their paperwork in granting FMLA leaves.  Take a look at the top right hand corner of those forms.  It’s very likely that it says the form expires on December 31, 2011 (or even earlier).  In February the DOL issued... READ MORE

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