Sometimes a choice is not really a choice. Two examples of the no-choice phenomenon are found in Sophie's choice and Hobson's choice: in both, the person making the decision is forced into a no-win situation.
Alan C. Olson named to 2018 The Best Lawyers in America list
Attorney Alan Olson has been recognized by his peers to be featured in the 2018 version of the prestigious The Best Lawyers in America list for his exemplary Employment Litigation practice. Designation in the Best Lawyers in America distinguishes Olson among the top five percent of private practitioners nationwide. Inclusion in the list is based on a "rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 7.4 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys", according to Best Lawyers.
Lesson learned: teacher prevails in racial discrimination lawsuit
It is about a three-hour, 200-mile drive from the southwestern corner of Wisconsin to the northeastern corner of Missouri. Our states aren't separated by great geographic or philosophical distances. Their state's Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability or age. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law is similar, though a bit broader.
Celebration muted on anniversary of federal age discrimination protection
When married couples reach their 50th anniversary, family and friends gather in celebration of the golden event. Few people are organizing parties to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passing of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, however.
Supreme Court softens age discrimination protections
The average age of U.S. Supreme Court justices is 69. All have lifetime appointments to the highest court in the land, so it is possible that they are not as concerned with age discrimination as many other older Americans.
Age, gender, race discrimination can happen to anyone
Old sayings are often rooted in truth. "You can't judge a book by its cover" is one of these sayings, and it has been repeated for decades.
Despite court ruling, LGBT workplace rights secure in Wisconsin
Thirty-five years ago, Wisconsin became the very first state to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The law signed by Gov. Lee S. Dreyfus made it unlawful for an employer in our state to discriminate against you in matters such as hiring, firing, promotions and raises.
Death of Fox News founder doesn't bury discrimination lawsuits
For observers of Fox News who thought the recent death of founder Roger Ailes might stem the tide of litigation that has engulfed the network, the news is in: his passing has not changed much on that front. According to recent reports, three new lawsuits were filed just days after the death of the 77-year-old.
A police officer who refuses to give up
Sometimes it might feel as if virtually all major racial and gender barriers have been hurdled. But there remain boardrooms, clubs, companies and even cities where cultural walls and challenges still stand tall.
Flight attendant flies high in pregnancy discrimination case
No matter where you work in Milwaukee, pumping breast milk on the job can present real challenges for new moms. For people who fly for a living – airline pilots and flight attendants – the challenges of finding the time and privacy for pumping are even greater.
