When Wisconsin employees witness wrongdoing in their workplace that defrauds the federal government, they may feel powerless to do anything about it. But U.S. law dictates this couldn’t be further from the truth. Whistleblowers in this situation, called qui tam...
Month: July 2015
Social security disability insurance faces steep cuts
Millions of people across Wisconsin and the rest of the U.S. depend on their social security disability check every month as their sole income, or at least the majority of it. This kind of social welfare has been a staple in America since it was introduced by Franklin...
Budget repeals Wisconsin Medicaid whistle-blower provision
The latest state budget includes a surprise for potential whistle-blowers who would seek to report Medicaid fraud under the auspices of the Wisconsin False Claims for Medical Assistance Act: the act has been repealed.The repeal of the Act, which was enacted in 2007...
Taking action when an employer engages in questionable or illegal business activities
Upon being hired and throughout one's time as an employee with a company, he or she may be required to complete various training courses. Often, topics related to business ethics and applicable company policies are included in these training materials and sessions.For...
Is your employer misclassifying workers?
As President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, all Americans deserve and are entitled to a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. U.S. labor laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act help ensure that U.S. workers earn at least minimum wage and are compensated for overtime...
You don’t have to put up with verbal abuse
A workplace is to be a place where you can get your work done in relative peace, without facing harassment or abuse from your coworkers. Yet, so many Wisconsin workers deal with verbal abuse constantly, violating their employees’ rights. While this may be...
Dunkin’ Donuts sued for ADA violation
Disability comes in many different forms, and it is the duty of employers to both avoid discrimination and provide reasonable accommodation. OHM Concessions Group, LLC and their subsidiary, coffee chain Dunkin’ Donuts, are being sued for forgetting these...
How long-term disability benefits help Wisconsin workers
Long-term disability insurance is highly beneficial for workers throughout Wisconsin who find themselves unable to work. Generally, your claim will fall under one of two categories: Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income Program. There...
How federal and state family and medical leave laws work together
The United States government has specific extended leave statutes in place, called the Family and Medical Leave Act, to protect workers across the nation. State laws cannot detract from this legislation, but they can provide additional benefits. If a state or federal...