Milwaukee Employment Law Blog
What you need to know about long-term disability benefits
The sudden and unexpected onset of an injury or illness can leave you unable to work for a significant period of time. When that happens, you can be left feeling stranded, unable to acquire the financial resources needed to make ends meet. While that can be stressful...
Look out for these signs of religious discrimination
Your religious beliefs are sacred. And your employer shouldn’t treat you differently than other employees simply because you have a differing faith. That’s why there are state and federal protections that prohibit discrimination on the basis of religious affiliation....
Know this important aspect of reasonable accommodations
You deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace, regardless of your gender, religion, ethnicity or disability. That said, it’s no secret that workplace discrimination continues to plague workplaces across America, leaving hardworking individuals like you susceptible...
Arrests, convictions and employment discrimination
Employment discrimination can happen for many reasons including race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and age, although there are laws against these types of discrimination. However, workers can also sometimes face discrimination because...
Illegal retaliation in the health care industry
Health care professionals have a responsibility to patients and each other to always prioritize safety and health. Therefore, it is important that workers feel comfortable enough to report any violations of state and federal law that occur in the workplace. Common...
Don’t make these four mistakes in your discrimination case
There are a lot of state and federal protections in place aimed at keeping you safe in the workplace. Yet, all too often employers fail to adhere to these statutory requirements, which puts you at risk of being harmed by egregious behavior like workplace...
Is my severance agreement fair?
Losing a job can be a devastating experience, especially if you enjoyed your job and did not see the separation coming. Along with the other worries you must suddenly deal with, you may be asked to meet with your employer and discuss a severance package. A severance...
What are my options after a long-term disability denial?
Among other things, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) governs plans that cover workers in case they become disabled prior to retiring. For Wisconsin workers, this can be something of a security blanket to keep them from financial turmoil and fear...
Filing a claim for unpaid wages
There is almost nothing more frustrating as an employee than not getting paid wages you know you are legitimately owed. Unpaid wages can cause you significant financial hardship and reduce your morale and loyalty to an employer. Signs of wage theft Wage theft can be...
Long-term disability benefits in Wisconsin
Short and long-term disability benefits are meant to cover a portion of your income if you become disabled. Your disability can be caused by an injury or an illness and does not need to be work-related. There are many different conditions that could qualify as a...
