Milwaukee Employment Law Blog
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...
Avoid these mistakes when building your sexual harassment case
There’s no doubt that sexual harassment can negatively impact nearly every aspect of your life. It can cause you to miss out on desirable work assignments and promotions, and it can lead to losing your job. But that’s just the beginning. Sexual harassment can derail...
Don’t make these errors in your discrimination case
Workplace discrimination can have a profound impact on your career and thus your future. If left unchecked, this egregious behavior can force you out of a job, derail your career advancement, and leave you uncertain of what will come next. You don’t deserve to be...
Appealing a denial of unemployment compensation benefits
Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits provide Wisconsin residents with the income they need to get through the challenging times after a termination or layoff from a job. Therefore, learning that you have been denied UI benefits can be quite crushing. You likely...
