MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
What should I know about LTD pay elimination periods?
When you can't work because of a long-term injury or illness, you have a lot of concerns about how you'll pay your bills. You may soon exhaust your short-term disability coverage and need to make a long-term disability (LTD) claim. However, what you may not realize is...
More than half of U.S. workers forgo disability insurance
The majority of U.S. workers haven’t protected their income with disability insurance, opting to forgo short-term or long-term disability benefits through their employer, according to recent claims data. Even more surprisingly, 7 out of 10 baby boomers...
Former Lowe’s worker files sexual orientation discrimination suit
Home improvement retailer Lowe's has two stores in the Milwaukee metro: one serving the north side of the city and nearby suburbs, and another for the south side of town and its suburbs. The chain of big-box hardware stores says on its website that it's building a...
The basics about long-term disability insurance
Long-term disability provides a safety net for people unable to work for long periods of time due to debilitating illnesses, severe injuries or a sudden accident. Many families find themselves at a crossroads in such situations because they face financial ruin without...
Is an employee-sponsored long-term disability plan enough for me?
Many employers provide long-term disability insurance to workers. Employers usually fully pay for such policies. Providing long-term disability benefits is not a legal requirement, but companies consider doing so represents a strong lure that attracts prospective...
Study: Most who report sexual harassment face retaliation
It has been three years since the #MeToo movement drew back the curtain on sexual harassment in the workplace. While there's little doubt that the media attention on sexual misconduct by prominent men helped raise awareness of the problem, many have wondered if...
Mistakes people make when applying for long-term disability pay
When you’ve been out of work for months because of a serious illness or injury, you may need to apply for long-term disability benefits. First, you need to have opted into your employer’s long-term disability insurance plan, plus have had coverage long...
Wisconsin hotel settles disability discrimination lawsuit for $60,000
If you drive about 180 miles northwest of Milwaukee, you'll arrive at Fort McCoy. Primarily a training base, the 60,000-acre facility is home to the IHG Army Hotel that provides lodging to military personnel and their families, contractors and other visitors.The...
Famed movie studio accused of gender discrimination, retaliation
Some of the greatest films ever made bore the Warner Bros name, including "Citizen Kane," "Casablanca," "The Wizard of Oz," "Cool Hand Luke" and many others. The legendary studio was recently accused by a former marketing executive of gender discrimination, wrongful...
3 common reasons why long-term disability claims get denied
Long-term disability insurance is an important safety net. As a form of private insurance, it provides coverage for those unable to work due to crippling medical conditions.Keen to protect their bottom line, however, insurers often find reasons to deny claims....
