The Americans with Disabilities Act has made life a lot easier for many Wisconsin residents. Thanks to this important piece of legislation, employers, landlords and other fixtures of society have to make "reasonable accommodations" for people who have disabilities and...
Month: March 2012
Family Care bill expected to sail through Wisconsin House
It is hard enough to deal with having a loved one, a husband or wife or parent, hurt on the job. If the injury results in a permanent disability, one of the toughest decisions you will have to make is how to ensure that your family member receives the best long-term...
Judge denies Social Security for claimant’s failure to follow doctor’s orders
Administrative Law Judges for the Social Security Administration are tasked with determining the credibility of claimants who come before them seeking disability benefits. In other words, they are responsible for deciding if a claimant is lying or exaggerating their...
Whistleblower helps government recover $25M in fraudulent billings (part 1)
Our client, "DR", blew the whistle on her employer, Odyssey Healthcare, for its fraudulent billing for hospice services. As a result, the United States Attorney's Office recovered $25 million from Odyssey today. DR was a triage supervisor at Odyssey in charge of...
Aging workforce challenges workplace norms
Thanks in part to the recession, an increasing number of older workers in the United States are staying in the workforce. This, however, does not make them immune from the physical deterioration that comes with aging. Reduced physical condition and other adverse...