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Recently, we discussed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new federal law that expands the rights of pregnant women in the workplace. In this blog post, we will go into more detail about another new federal law that protects the rights of nursing mothers when...
Men and women work side by side in the workforce in many different businesses in Wisconsin. While male and female employees may contribute equally at work in all other ways, of course, women employees are the only ones who may become pregnant at some point during...
When you think about gender discrimination, you probably imagine a woman not getting a job because she’s female. The truth is, though, that gender discrimination can affect many people, including men. According to the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, also known as WFEA,...
Pregnancy discrimination is a widespread issue. Although federal law and Wisconsin state law prohibit sex-based discrimination and discrimination based on medical conditions, expectant mothers often have to deal with mistreatment from their employers. The sad truth is...
Businesses are often liable for illegal behavior on the part of their employees toward other employees and customers in the workplace. This so-called “vicarious liability” can apply to situations in which your boss is harassing or discriminating against you. The U.S....
If you are getting ready to add a new member to your growing family, you probably have a lot on your mind. One of the last things you probably thought of are the possibilities of your pregnancy opening the door to new and unwelcome forms of discrimination at your...
Gender discrimination has been illegal in the workplace since 1964, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Being prohibited is one thing; being eradicated is another. While there have been many improvements, it still exists widely throughout the U.S., even if it has...
