The U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) started its defense of its World Cup title with a 13-0 thrashing of Thailand that included a pair of goals by former University of Wisconsin star, Rose Lavelle. As the USWNT has piled up goals and wins on the field, all 28 team...
Month: June 2019
Want to post about your disability on social media? Maybe not.
Social media platforms are great for connecting with old friends, sharing pictures and keeping up with extended family announcements. But there may be some things you do not want to share online. When you have a disability and seek long-term coverage, your insurance...
Long-term disability isn’t only about serious injuries, illnesses
When you think of long-term disability, your mind might immediately jump to a debilitating injury after an accident, or a serious illness such as cancer. While those are certainly potential causes of long-term disability, they’re not the only types of cases. In fact,...
Consciousness-raising firm accused of age discrimination
The firm began as WeWork nine years ago, providing shared work spaces to tech start-ups and others looking for ways to collaborate and save money on offices. After growing into other areas of business, WeWork recently changed its name to the We Company. "We are one,"...
“Blatant” pregnancy discrimination lawsuit settled for $80,000
When a woman learns that she is pregnant, it can be one of the most joyous occasions in life. Unfortunately, there are some employers who believe pregnant workers are likely to harm their businesses, so they will try to rid their company of the employees by treating...
How to file an appeal if your disability claim is denied
Like most Americans, you probably have insurance coverage for your home, vehicle and health. Hopefully, you have disability insurance as well, in the event of an accident or injury that prevents you from continuing to support your family through your current source of...
7th Court limits age bias protections
The en banc Seventh Circuit Court, which includes the greater Milwaukee metro area, recently ruled that the protections under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act will now only apply to current employees and not those applying for a new position. This means that...
Passing the Equality Act would help the nation catch up to Wisconsin
Few things make people sit up and notice as they do when a celebrity speaks out. News outlets across Milwaukee and the nation recently paid strict attention when singer Taylor Swift penned a letter to her senator in support of the Equality Act. The measure just passed...