MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
Who is covered by the FMLA?
Some workers may find that they need to take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act. There are certain requirements to be covered. If you live in Wisconsin, you need to know who qualifies for this leave. Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act The...
Men can also face gender discrimination
When you think about gender discrimination, you probably imagine a woman not getting a job because she’s female. The truth is, though, that gender discrimination can affect many people, including men. According to the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, also known as WFEA,...
How businesses discriminate against breastfeeding mothers
Pregnancy discrimination is a widespread issue. Although federal law and Wisconsin state law prohibit sex-based discrimination and discrimination based on medical conditions, expectant mothers often have to deal with mistreatment from their employers. The sad truth is...
Do you suspect bad faith insurance over a disability claim denial?
Long-term disability insurance is crucial for your financial stability and the protection of your loved ones. While most working adults may qualify to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits when they have a disabling medical condition that will...
Being short staffed is no excuse for unfair treatment
You may recently have been forced to forego your scheduled vacation days or have been forced to work longer hours than usual due to the excuse of "short staffing." Perhaps a boss then told you that they had no plans to pay overtime. This is no excuse in Wisconsin or...
3 signs of age discrimination in the workplace
As baby boomers grow older and the average retirement age moves up, America’s workplaces are filling with older adults. Unfortunately, this could lead to increased age discrimination in the office. Age discrimination in the workplace is illegal against people 40 and...
What are the signs of employer retaliation?
Your employment in the state of Wisconsin entitles you to certain rights. This includes the right to be paid a fair wage and the right to report any illegal or unethical behavior that you witness your boss or company owner committing. You also have the right to be...
What kind of religious accommodations must my employer grant me?
Federal anti-discrimination laws outline certain reasonable accommodations that all private and public employers are required to grant to their employees. These accommodations serve to allow employees with disabilities or special requirements the ability to perform...
Do employers have vicarious liability for discrimination or harassment?
Businesses are often liable for illegal behavior on the part of their employees toward other employees and customers in the workplace. This so-called “vicarious liability” can apply to situations in which your boss is harassing or discriminating against you. The U.S....
Whistleblowers and wrongful termination
Whistleblowers and wrongful termination Employees of businesses in Wisconsin and around the country are entitled to file reports if they learn that illegal activities are occurring in their workplaces. If the employer fires them as a result, it may be considered...
