MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
Who is eligible to take FMLA leave?
If you had a serious injury or illness, you likely wouldn't be able to work. Similarly, the birth of a child or a family member's health may require you to be absent from work for long periods of time. Sometimes, we can’t work for reasons beyond our control, which is...
Did temporary layoff lead to age discrimination?
The pandemic led to stay-at-home orders and essentially shut down a number of businesses. Even as things slowly started to re-open, the hospitality industry, restaurants and even retail chains struggled to keep their doors open. In response, many sent workers home for...
Wisconsin woman takes on Walmart for discrimination, and wins
It is hard to believe that discrimination continues to plague the workplace in this day and age, but it does. The best way we can help encourage change is to call out bad actors when they do wrong. In a recent case, a woman did just that and took on retail mega-giant...
Am I being treated unfairly or are we just short-staffed?
While having a job allows you to put food on the table, there may be a time when you need to take a day off. You need time off to enjoy your hobbies, family and friends. However, some bosses may deny you rest days under the excuse that they are short-staffed and there...
What kinds of accommodations does my employer have to provide me?
Living with a disability brings challenges to every aspect of one’s life. If you have a disability, it can be harder for you to carry out your essential employment duties than it is for your coworkers. Fortunately, there are ways in which the law allows you to request...
Ways that pregnant women can face workplace discrimination
If you are getting ready to add a new member to your growing family, you probably have a lot on your mind. One of the last things you probably thought of are the possibilities of your pregnancy opening the door to new and unwelcome forms of discrimination at your...
Can my boss punish me for reporting discrimination?
You may be one of few minority employees at your workplace. You’ve noticed that despite good performance reviews and your willingness to take on extra responsibilities, you haven’t received a promotion. You’ve been working there for five years and have interviewed for...
Do women have equal rights in the workplace?
Gender discrimination has been illegal in the workplace since 1964, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Being prohibited is one thing; being eradicated is another. While there have been many improvements, it still exists widely throughout the U.S., even if it has...
Workplace Implicit Bias
Spotlighting workplace discrimination targeting older workers
Like every incoming American president, Joe Biden brings some specific and singular attributes to the job. One of them is his age. The nation’s 46th president is 78 years old, which makes him the oldest elected national leader in the country’s history. That factual...
