Protecting Federal Workers Under Investigation - “I Got Fired!” Show From The Spiggle Law Firm

What public sector employees need to know about investigations and employment law. Special guest lawyer Sara Kropf, an expert in white collar crime and fraud, joins The Spiggle Law Firm to talk about the darkside of workplace investigations with the Office of Inspector General. Learn more here: https://www.spigglelaw.com/tools-reso.... The “I Got Fired!” Show, hosted by Tom Spiggle, gives real-world advice for workers who have been fired or are afraid they might be. Featuring expert employment lawyers who specialize in protecting workers, we cover unfair dismissal, discrimination, disability, litigation, and more. Subscribe here:    / @spigglelaw   for more tips on what to do when you are discriminated at work or investigated. 5:45 How to know if you’re the subject of an Office of Inspector General investigation about waste, fraud and abuse 7:18 Common misconceptions of public sector workers 8:10 Warning signs you might be under investigation 11:55 Should you call a lawyer if you’re under investigation 13:19 Biggest risk of talking to a federal agent? 14:20 How to hire a trial lawyer who protects federal employees 18:28 What are potential outcomes of an OIG investigation? 20:30 The riskiest, increasingly common way OIG investigations can become a criminal case 22:10 What happens if you talk to an OIG agent 25:35 How an employment lawyer can help you (quickly) 26:35 How investigation findings are shared and published 30:40 Who can start an investigation? 33:50 Tips on subpoenas, testimony, quitting and more 35:15 Can government contractors be investigated? The Spiggle Law Firm covers employment law and protects workers from wrongful employment practices. Since opening its doors in 2009, our employment lawyers have negotiated millions in settlements and become a trusted and respected advocate for those facing discrimination, retaliation, and harassment in the workplace, including: Family Medical Leave Act Pregnancy, Gender, Race, Disability and Age Discrimination Severance, Pay and Overtime Federal Workers and Military Sexual Harassment Whistleblower and Workplace Investigations A Virginia-based law firm, we represent clients across the region in Virginia, District of Columbia, Maryland, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Learn more at https://www.spigglelaw.com/ and find us on: Facebook:   / spigglelaw   Twitter:   / tspiggle   LinkedIn:   / the-spiggle-law-firm