False Claims, Real Consequences is a podcast dedicated to empowering whistleblowers, truth-tellers, and advocates by unpacking the complexities of whistleblower law. The show provides practical insights to help employees understand their rights, protect themselves from retaliation, and navigate high-stakes fraud cases.
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Is This a Legal Complaint? 9 Common Workplace Issues That Might Be More Serious Than You Think
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Summary: In this episode of False Claims, Real Consequences, employment attorney Stephen Teller unpacks one of the most common questions employees face: Is what I’m experiencing at work actually illegal—or just unfair? With over 20 years of experience advocating for workers, Stephen breaks down the difference between toxic management and unlawful w…
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On a Pivot Plan? When Amazon’s Performance Coaching Is Really a Push-Out, Part 2
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Episode Summary Attorney Stephen Teller continues the discussion on Amazon’s Focus and Pivot performance management programs, highlighting their use as tools to push employees out. The episode examines the stress caused by rigid and subjective performance expectations, the benefits of medical leave under the FMLA and ADA, and the importance of docu…
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On a Pivot Plan? When Amazon’s Performance Coaching Is Really a Push-Out, (Part 1)
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Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode, employment attorney Stephen Teller explains how performance management programs like Amazon’s Focus and Pivot are often used not to help employees improve—but to quietly push them out. Teller breaks down the legal nuances between being fired for performance versus laid off, how Amazon’s "unregretted att…
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Exposing Customs Fraud: Hidden Schemes and How to Stop Them
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Episode Summary: In this episode of False Claims, Real Consequences, attorney Stephen Teller breaks down the mechanics of customs fraud and how whistleblowers are vital in bringing these deceptive practices to light. Stephen shares stories from real cases involving tariff evasion, misclassification, country-of-origin fraud, and more. From smuggling…
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Meet Your Advocate: Why Whistleblower Law Matters More Than Ever
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Episode Summary: In this episode of False Claims, Real Consequences, nationally recognized whistleblower attorney Stephen Teller talks about the critical role whistleblowers play in exposing fraud and misconduct. They discuss what legally qualifies as whistleblowing, the types of workplace misconduct that may be protected under the False Claims Act…
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