Milwaukee Employement Law Blog
Safeguarding whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing wrongdoing, corruption and unethical practices in various sectors, including government agencies, corporations and nonprofit organizations. To encourage Wisconsin individuals to come forward with valuable information,...
How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) enhances pregnant workers’ rights
Men and women work side by side in the workforce in many different businesses in Wisconsin. While male and female employees may contribute equally at work in all other ways, of course, women employees are the only ones who may become pregnant at some point during...
What are the signs of workplace discrimination?
Baby boomers are getting older, with many in Wisconsin already at retirement age or getting close to it. In recent years, many older workers, some still in their 50s, have started to experience age discrimination as their companies hire younger workers. What actions...
How to negotiate a severance package
If your Wisconsin employer decides to terminate your employment, you may be entitled to a severance package. A severance package includes pay, the value of unused benefits and other resources that you might need to cushion the blow of losing your primary source of...
Applying for unemployment benefits in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin unemployment insurance program provides financial assistance to eligible Badger State residents who are between jobs. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development administers the employer-funded program, and the benefits unemployed individuals...
Examples of workplace religious discrimination
All workers in Wisconsin deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, some employers and supervisors violate the law and discriminate against employees based on certain protected characteristics. One of those characteristics is religion; these are...
Wisconsin diabetic’s rights in the workplace
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting thousands of people in Wisconsin and millions worldwide. If you have diabetes, knowing your workplace rights is essential for receiving the necessary accommodations and support to manage your condition effectively while on the...
Learn about ERISA and your long-term disability insurance
When you work for a company in Wisconsin that offers disability insurance, you should understand what you would need to do if you're temporarily or permanently disabled. ERISA, or the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is a federal law affecting...
Beware of these signs of age discrimination in Wisconsin
Age discrimination is still surprisingly commonplace in the professional world. It's an issue exacerbated by the fact that the United States has an aging population. Protect your rights by learning the red flags If you're one of the many who have been in the workforce...
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...
