MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
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...
The issues with understaffing
A recent Gallop poll found that 40% of American workers believe they are short-staffed or under-staffed. Under-staffed means that the business does not have enough workers to operate smoothly, while short-staffed means that the business has fewer than normal workers...
Wisconsin McDonald’s franchise accused of racial discrimination
A Wisconsin-based McDonald’s franchise with restaurants in the Milwaukee area faces accusations for blatantly rejecting Black job applicants. It marks the latest legal conundrum rooted in racial discrimination faced by the fast-food giant in recent years. In...
The basics of severance agreements in Wisconsin
Losing your job is never an easy thing. After getting laid off, severance negotiations can be a stressful and difficult process for someone who wants to maximize their severance package. However, you don't have to be unprepared. What is severance? Severance is a...
Are you experiencing workplace discrimination?
Anyone can be the victim of workplace discrimination and not even be aware of it. Workplace discrimination can happen in any industry, from fast food to education. The first step to fighting back against discrimination is being able to recognize it. While...
Is the noncompete agreement my employer made me sign enforceable?
Whether you left your former employment willingly or your employer terminated you, you may be concerned with the terms of the noncompete agreement that your employer made you sign. Can they truly keep you from starting your own business or working for a competitor? Or...
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...
