Two years ago, an AARP study found that nearly two out of three workers age 45 and above had seen or experienced workplace age discrimination. More than 90 percent of those who had witnessed or experienced age discrimination said they believed that it was common.If...
Month: April 2020
EEOC to employers: Don’t deny workplace rights during pandemic
While the COVID-19 pandemic presents unprecedented challenges, it is important for everyone to remember that all laws and regulations are still in place and still being enforced. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently reminded employers that they...
How long do long-term disability benefits last?
The pain became unbearable at times as you have been socked with a one-two punch of ailments: arthritis and back pain. Routine tasks at home became difficult, while the pain also affects your ability to perform your manufacturing job. And you wonder whether you ever...
Pregnancy discrimination: AutoZone verdict put employers on notice
AutoZone Auto Parts has several of its more than 6,000 stores nationally in the Milwaukee area. Several years ago, the giant car parts retailer was hit with a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit after a woman was demoted after announcing to co-workers that she was...
Wisconsin employer accused of age discrimination
One of the most important protections of workplace rights can be found in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). It prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of age against workers and job applicants in matters such as wages, promotions,...