MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
Study: State has high rate of employee discrimination complaints
Wisconsin employers have some work to do when it comes to dealing with discrimination. A recent study gives the state the dubious distinction of having among the highest rates in the country of federal discrimination complaints filed by Black, Hispanic and Asian...
Workers claim sexual harassment, retaliation at ginseng farm
For at least 18 months, female workers at a central Wisconsin ginseng farm faced sexual harassment, discrimination based on their national origin and retaliation after their employer fired them for complaining about their treatment. Now, it is a federal court case....
Negotiating an acceptable severance agreement
Nobody wants to lose their job, but it happens. If it ever happens to you, it can help to know that you have severance pay waiting for you to help you make ends meet until you get a new job. Though Wisconsin law does not require it, many employers negotiate severance...
Who is eligible to take FMLA leave?
If you had a serious injury or illness, you likely wouldn't be able to work. Similarly, the birth of a child or a family member's health may require you to be absent from work for long periods of time. Sometimes, we can’t work for reasons beyond our control, which is...
Did temporary layoff lead to age discrimination?
The pandemic led to stay-at-home orders and essentially shut down a number of businesses. Even as things slowly started to re-open, the hospitality industry, restaurants and even retail chains struggled to keep their doors open. In response, many sent workers home for...
Wisconsin woman takes on Walmart for discrimination, and wins
It is hard to believe that discrimination continues to plague the workplace in this day and age, but it does. The best way we can help encourage change is to call out bad actors when they do wrong. In a recent case, a woman did just that and took on retail mega-giant...
Am I being treated unfairly or are we just short-staffed?
While having a job allows you to put food on the table, there may be a time when you need to take a day off. You need time off to enjoy your hobbies, family and friends. However, some bosses may deny you rest days under the excuse that they are short-staffed and there...
What kinds of accommodations does my employer have to provide me?
Living with a disability brings challenges to every aspect of one’s life. If you have a disability, it can be harder for you to carry out your essential employment duties than it is for your coworkers. Fortunately, there are ways in which the law allows you to request...
Ways that pregnant women can face workplace discrimination
If you are getting ready to add a new member to your growing family, you probably have a lot on your mind. One of the last things you probably thought of are the possibilities of your pregnancy opening the door to new and unwelcome forms of discrimination at your...
Can my boss punish me for reporting discrimination?
You may be one of few minority employees at your workplace. You’ve noticed that despite good performance reviews and your willingness to take on extra responsibilities, you haven’t received a promotion. You’ve been working there for five years and have interviewed for...
