Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has announced an initiative aimed at improving employment options for residents with a wide range of mental health conditions. The move could help people with Down Syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, autism and cerebral palsy find work...
Month: January 2014
Wisconsin long-term disability reform
Long-term disability benefits are notoriously difficult to attain due to the fact that the long-term disability insurance companies often look for any opportunity to deny the claim. Although long-term disability insurance is designed to protect employees in the event...
Unpaid leave is a hardship many cannot afford
Although the Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that provides employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, there are several people who do not meet the strict eligibility standards. In order to be eligible for FMLA leave in...
One man’s fight for reasonable accommodation
Many Americans are troubled with access issues in the workplace. Although there are laws in order to protect the rights of disabled workers, they undoubtedly face difficulties every day due to unreasonable accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act seeks to...
Whistleblower video leads to investigation and subsequent action
When people in positions of authority fail to complete their jobs responsibly, dangerous consequences may follow. Whether it be due to fraudulent activity or negligent behavior, there are many federal, state and city laws meant to encourage whistleblowers to report...
What’s in store for the Family and Medical Leave Act?
2013 signified the twenty-year anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act in the United States. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 mandates that covered employers offer as many as 12 weeks of unpaid leave without jeopardizing the job status of...
Social Security Administration announces increase for 2014
The Social Security Administration recently announced a 1.5 percent benefit increase for 2014. This is one of the lowest raises in years due to the economic stagnancy that has plagued the country in previous years. The 1.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will...
2013 a landmark year for the False Claims Act and fund recovery
There are many people who simply want to do the right thing but are afraid to do so in regards to corporate fraud against the government. However, some legislation, including the False Claims Act, allows employees to seek justice for corporate infractions without fear...
Job transfer denial and violation of reasonable accommodation
It is no secret that Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with certain disabilities. Most people may not know the laws enacted to protect employees in the event that another position opens up within their place of...