False Us For Testing In Nevada
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Nevada has adopted a similar false claims act that contains qui tam and whistleblower protection provisions that are similar to those found in the federal False Claims Act.
Nevada has a False Claims Act (FCA) under NRS 357. FCA cases can be brought by whistleblowers that have identified fraudulent practices resulting in false claims made to a State or local government, which includes Nevada Medicaid.
Complaint Process Overview To submit a complaint to the Nevada Office of the Attorney General (OAG), you should use our complaint form as all complaints must be in writing and signed by the complainant.
An employee may file a complaint with the Office of the Labor Commissioner if they believe that a Nevada Revised Statute or Administrative Code is being violated by an employer. The difference between a Complaint and a Wage Claim is that usually when a Complaint is filed, there are no wages due.
You may file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Nevada 702-320-4500. After you file a written complaint, the BBB as a neutral third party contacts the garage to attempt to resolve the dispute.
The FCA contains qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions which allow anyone with evidence of fraud to sue on behalf of the government, in order to recover overpayments of federally funded health care programs. The Department of Justice can investigate and decide whether to join the action.
Some of the most common defenses include: Chain of custody errors: If there were errors in the chain of custody of the urine sample, such as improper labeling or handling, it may be possible to challenge the validity of the test result.
Some data suggests 5% to 10% of all drug tests may result in false positives and 10% to 15% may yield false negatives. Confirm with the lab you visit that a second, confirmatory test will be performed on any positive drug test that may occur.
Can You Get Fired for Failing a Drug Test with a Medical Card in Nevada? Except in certain circumstances, especially for employees in safety-sensitive positions, employees who are duly registered in the Nevada Cannabis Program cannot be fired for failing workplace drug tests for marijuana.
If the confirmatory advanced drug tests come back positive and you are sure it is a false positive, it may be prudent to seek legal counsel. Consulting with an attorney can provide valuable guidance and assistance in navigating the complexities of disputing a positive drug test result.
