MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
Combating pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is illegal yet quite common. The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act protect pregnant women from unfair treatment and harassment...
Is long-term disability coverage worth the cost?
Folks in Wisconsin aren't averse to planning. They plan vacations, holidays, and big events in their lives. However, one thing that few people plan for is becoming disabled. It may appear in the minds of those who work in a hazardous industry or have a family history...
Your rights at work under the Americans with Disabilities Act
People with disabilities in Wisconsin and around the country have specific rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA provides specific workplace protections to workers who require accommodations due to their disability. Americans with Disabilities Act...
Your rights to a leave of absence when adopting in Wisconsin
Taking the time to bond with your adopted child is critical to their development as well as your relationship with them. Wisconsin laws recognize this, so typically, parents have a right to have some time off work to welcome their new child. FMLA leave The federal...
Oshkosh company faces lawsuit over racism and retaliation
Racial taunts, threats of physical harm, eventual termination and retaliation are the core elements of a recent federal lawsuit against a Wisconsin manufacturer. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Sept. 29 filed a lawsuit against Oshkosh-based...
Is the dress code at your work subtly racist?
The federal and state employment laws require that employers treat all workers with dignity and that they do not engage in racism or other forms of discrimination based on protected characteristics. Someone's religion, age, health condition or cultural background...
Are you a victim of wage compression?
Most people have never heard of wage compression – also sometimes referred to as salary or pay compression. However, it exists throughout many industries. Often, as we’ll explain, it’s the result of employers or their human resources teams not making a regular review...
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...
