MILWAUKEE EMPLOYMENT LAW BLOG
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...
Making Ends Meet Between Jobs
The wait for unemployment assistance is staggering
For many, the year 2020 has been fraught with worry, especially due to financial issues. While it may seem like many aspects of the world have stalled, many deadlines for making payments certainly haven't. Unemployment claims climbed to historic highs and overloaded...
Was your long-term disability benefits claim denied?
When you’re unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, you will hope that you will receive long-term disability benefits through your employer’s insurance policy or your own insurance policy. Unfortunately, the denial of valid claims happens all of the...
What should I know about LTD pay elimination periods?
When you can't work because of a long-term injury or illness, you have a lot of concerns about how you'll pay your bills. You may soon exhaust your short-term disability coverage and need to make a long-term disability (LTD) claim. However, what you may not realize is...
How likely is it that I’ll use my long-term disability benefits?
Whenever you take a new job, you have a lot of paperwork to fill out and decisions to make. Do you have options as to what health plan you’ll receive? How much will you contribute to your 401K? Will you sign up for short-term and long-term disability insurance? If...
