You have become aware that another paralegal in you firm is padding her billable hours to qualify for a bonus. EC-2.3 A paralegal shall ensure that all timekeeping and billing records prepared by the paralegal are thorough, accurate, and honest. EC-3.2 A paralegal shall advise the proper authority of any action of another legal professional which clearly demonstrates fraud, deceit, dishonesty, or misrepresentation. Violation: Padding hours is a violation of the law. Correction: I would have to report this violation to the supervising attorney.