Imagine temporarily leaving a job for multiple weeks to tend to a sick family member and then returning to work, only to find out that one’s job no longer exists. This can be frustrating and scary for a worker in Wisconsin who depends on that job to live -- and it...
Month: May 2014
Financially preparing for unpaid leave is wise in Wisconsin
When people think about planning for emergencies in Wisconsin, the types of emergencies that often come to mind include falling ill or getting into a car wreck. However, sometimes an emergency happens to a loved one instead of to oneself, and a person ends up having...
Family and Medical Leave Act helps pregnant women
When a person is expecting a baby, he or she naturally makes many preparations. The nursery has to be set up and decorated, the bottles must be purchased and the baby’s car seat must be installed. Still, one important preparation must be considered: to secure...
Long-term disability helps both younger and older workers
People regularly go to work and come back home, rarely thinking about what would have if they ended up being disabled long-term. In these situations, long-term disability benefits are a must, and that goes for people both young and old. When one's disability claim is...
Long-term disability insurance is like instantaneous savings
Even though most people prefer not to think about worst-case scenarios when it comes to their health, the truth is that illness can strike anyone at any time in Wisconsin. Long-term disability insurance can help people avoid worrying about their finances so that they...
Whistleblower suit filed against exotic wildcat sanctuary
A whistleblower lawsuit recently was filed by several people who previously worked at an exotic wildcat sanctuary. In this case in a neighboring state, the employees said they were terminated or pressured to resign after they brought word of illicit activities to the...
Whistleblower files claim, will receive more than $400,000
Naturally, no one in Wisconsin likes to be "ratted on," but companies that engage in illegal activities can rightfully expect to be reported by a whistleblower who is willing to speak up about the wrongdoing. A recent whistleblower situation in another state revolves...
Former managers file whistleblower suits against eatery owner
A major owner of a franchise of grill restaurants was recently sued by previous managers who claimed they were retaliated against for being whistleblowers. In this out-of-state situation, the owner of the company, known as Muscle Maker Grill, is facing a minimum of...
Whistleblower settles suit against employer, will receive million
A whistleblowing employee in another state will receive millions of dollars after her former employer was found to have retaliated against her. The situation revolves around a home health business that operates in more than 30 states in America. This type of...