You may recently have been forced to forego your scheduled vacation days or have been forced to work longer hours than usual due to the excuse of "short staffing." Perhaps a boss then told you that they had no plans to pay overtime. This is no excuse in Wisconsin or...
Employment Law
What are the signs of employer retaliation?
Your employment in the state of Wisconsin entitles you to certain rights. This includes the right to be paid a fair wage and the right to report any illegal or unethical behavior that you witness your boss or company owner committing. You also have the right to be...
Whistleblowers and wrongful termination
Whistleblowers and wrongful termination Employees of businesses in Wisconsin and around the country are entitled to file reports if they learn that illegal activities are occurring in their workplaces. If the employer fires them as a result, it may be considered...
The issues with understaffing
A recent Gallop poll found that 40% of American workers believe they are short-staffed or under-staffed. Under-staffed means that the business does not have enough workers to operate smoothly, while short-staffed means that the business has fewer than normal workers...
The basics of severance agreements in Wisconsin
Losing your job is never an easy thing. After getting laid off, severance negotiations can be a stressful and difficult process for someone who wants to maximize their severance package. However, you don't have to be unprepared. What is severance? Severance is a...
Is the noncompete agreement my employer made me sign enforceable?
Whether you left your former employment willingly or your employer terminated you, you may be concerned with the terms of the noncompete agreement that your employer made you sign. Can they truly keep you from starting your own business or working for a competitor? Or...
Negotiating an acceptable severance agreement
Nobody wants to lose their job, but it happens. If it ever happens to you, it can help to know that you have severance pay waiting for you to help you make ends meet until you get a new job. Though Wisconsin law does not require it, many employers negotiate severance...
Did temporary layoff lead to age discrimination?
The pandemic led to stay-at-home orders and essentially shut down a number of businesses. Even as things slowly started to re-open, the hospitality industry, restaurants and even retail chains struggled to keep their doors open. In response, many sent workers home for...
Am I being treated unfairly or are we just short-staffed?
While having a job allows you to put food on the table, there may be a time when you need to take a day off. You need time off to enjoy your hobbies, family and friends. However, some bosses may deny you rest days under the excuse that they are short-staffed and there...
What kinds of accommodations does my employer have to provide me?
Living with a disability brings challenges to every aspect of one’s life. If you have a disability, it can be harder for you to carry out your essential employment duties than it is for your coworkers. Fortunately, there are ways in which the law allows you to request...