MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
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...
Will work-from-home policies make room for companies to engage in unethical practices?
When coronavirus cases began surging in the United States in March 2020, many employers mandated that office workers begin working remotely from home. Now, more than a year later, some Milwaukee employers still have large portions of their workforce working from home....
Former Greendale teacher sues district for violating his religious freedom rights
A lawsuit filed by a former Greendale School District teacher indicates that the district doesn’t celebrate or welcome diversity of religious beliefs. Robert Clay recently filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against the district, accusing it of violating his...
What Happens If I Report Discrimination?
Over the past year, many companies have enacted layoffs and other measures to react to the current changes in business. Some employers have gone so far as to take advantage of these changes, and the tenuous nature of many job roles, requiring more from their employees...
Should I sign a non-compete agreement with my employer?
Non-compete agreements are more common than ever for companies here in Wisconsin and all across the U.S. As such, you could find yourself presented with this type of contract in your job. Before you decide whether to sign it or not, you should be able to answer some...
