In Cuff v. Trans State Holdings, Inc., a Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") case, the Seventh Circuit recently awarded the employee, Cuff, $331,000 in attorneys' fees, costs and interest even though Cuff's damages were only $43,000. The Court's...
Month: September 2014
What is considered reasonable accommodation under the ADA?
Both Wisconsin employees as well as those persons seeking a job in the state may be interested in the requirements placed on employers in order to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The law uses the term 'reasonable accommodation" when...
Understanding the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act
A Wisconsin employee may face issues at times that demand personal attention. In the past, personal time might be taken to address these issues, but those who did not have such time built into their terms of employment could face negative work-related consequences for...
Long-term disability benefits for Wisconsin workers
Wisconsin residents who are no longer able to work may be interested in learning more about long-term disability benefits. The law provides for two types of disability benefits, both of which are administered through the Social Security Administration. Social Security...
Defining workplace harassment in Wisconsin
Under Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, harassment can take two distinct forms in the workplace. The first type of harassment involves an employer singling out an employee based on factors such as their age, sex or sexual orientation. Another type of harassment occurs...
How FMLA guidelines impact Wisconsin employees
The Family and Medical Leave Act enables workers who are dealing with health issues to leave work as necessary. This act may also apply to workers who need to leave work to deal with health issues of family members. Both the federal government and the state of...
Whistleblower to receive $2.3 million in settlement
Wisconsin residents might be interested to learn about a settlement that was reached in a false country of origin lawsuit involving medical device manufacturer Smith & Nephew. On Sept. 3, the London-based company agreed to settle a lawsuit with the U.S. government...
Federal disability discrimination law applies in Wisconsin
Federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on a disability of an employee or job applicant. Disability discrimination is governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the protections offered by the act, employers may not treat a person less...
Whistle-blower receives award from SEC
Wisconsin employees may want to know more about an Aug. 29 announcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission that it has made its first whistle-blower award to an employee involved in audit and compliance activities. The award, which was reported to be in excess...