Doing good technically should result in a reward, according to the law of karma. However, in the Wisconsin workplace, doing the right thing by confessing an employer's illegal behavior to the appropriate authorities might actually result in a punishment, such as a...
Month: March 2014
Social Security disability helps those with cancers, disorders
People who have serious mental or physical disabilities may be unable to retain their jobs. This can be devastating to someone in Wisconsin who prefers to work and maintain his or her independence for as long as possible. Fortunately, Social Security Disability...
District violates whistleblower act, must pay nearly $1 million
Being a "tattletale" on the playground as a child may cause the young person to be ridiculed by his or her peers. Being a "tattletale" in the workplace as an adult may cause a person to experience more than just ridicule -- it could get the individual fired. Still,...
Social Security Disability system not perfect
Many American workers who pay Social Security taxes often imagine their dollars going toward their future retirement payments. However, these tax dollars are essential for also funding disability payments for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated in...
Social Security Disability helps Wisconsin impaired workers
When a person is desperate for income due to being unable to work for physical or mental reasons, Social Security Disability can be a huge help in Wisconsin. The process of filing a Social Security Disability claim, however, can be cumbersome and lengthy. Right now,...
Wisconsin whistleblower protected under Sarbanes-Oxley Act
People typically feel that they should be rewarded for doing the right thing. In many instances, however, the opposite happens: They are punished for doing what they feel is morally right, simply because the party harmed by their actions wants to retaliate against...
Social Security Disability in Wisconsin available in 2 programs
Being told that one can no longer work may feel like a slap in the face to someone who takes pride in being an employee. The thought of losing one's profession may be particularly heartbreaking, but so may the idea of having an empty bank account in Wisconsin. This is...
Social Security disability program helps stop theft of benefits
Incapacitated workers aren't the only ones wanting Social Security disability benefits. In certain circumstances, these benefits are the target of criminals who are willing to engage in fraud or other crimes just to get these benefits. For many of these people,...