Most of us have heard about some of the most common types of workplace discrimination, such as discrimination based on race, gender or sexual orientation. There are also other types of unlawful discrimination, including, in some cases, discrimination due to a prior...
Workplace Discrimination
New protections for women in the workplace
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...
How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) enhances pregnant workers’ rights
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...
Beware of these signs of age discrimination in Wisconsin
Age discrimination is still surprisingly commonplace in the professional world. It's an issue exacerbated by the fact that the United States has an aging population. Protect your rights by learning the red flags If you're one of the many who have been in the workforce...
Are you experiencing workplace discrimination?
Anyone can be the victim of workplace discrimination and not even be aware of it. Workplace discrimination can happen in any industry, from fast food to education. The first step to fighting back against discrimination is being able to recognize it. While...
Former Lowe’s worker files sexual orientation discrimination suit
Home improvement retailer Lowe's has two stores in the Milwaukee metro: one serving the north side of the city and nearby suburbs, and another for the south side of town and its suburbs. The chain of big-box hardware stores says on its website that it's building a...