Employees in Wisconsin and elsewhere in the country have the protection to report a company's wrongdoings without the fear of losing their jobs. This so-called whistleblowing is protected by the Whistleblower Protection Act that was passed in 1989. A company in...
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Month: March 2018
What your co-worker says can and will be used against him
Let's say that you have a co-worker by the name of Doug who is a cut-up, keeps things light in the IT department and is generally likable. The problem is, Doug rarely thinks before he speaks, and in an age when the law forbids discrimination in the workplace, Doug...
Was religious discrimination behind your job reassignment?
Let us say a museum hired you to work as a guide for groups. The museum focus is on American history, a subject you enjoyed learning about when you were in school. You are happy as a guide, but a new manager moves you to the operations office where you no longer have...
Business law advisors recommend employee handbooks
Owners of Wisconsin small businesses with few employees may feel it is superfluous to have an employee handbook. After all, the atmosphere is often less strict, and the employees have access to the owner if questions should arise. However, business advocates recommend...
How bullying in the workplace affects employees
People spend the majority of their week at work and should be able to enjoy decent work conditions. For this reason, employee rights and regulations are in place. However, workplace bullying exists and remains prevalent in various work environments....
Gender inequalities still contribute to workplace discrimination
The #MeToo movement rapidly spread near the end of 2017 after numerous allegations arose regarding sexual harassment in the workplace by some prominent figures in a variety of industries. However, before the surge of accusations associated with the movement came...
Employment law: Restaurant manager accused of harassment
Restaurants in Wisconsin and all around the country are the workplaces for many employees. In these hectic working environments, employment law experts note there are certain to be conflicts and misunderstandings among the employees. However, some current and former...
IT manager alleges university guilty of workplace discrimination
Employees at Wisconsin companies and other businesses around the country expect that they will be given adequate tools to accomplish their jobs. They need to be given access to necessary information and receive timely approvals to proceed with their duties. Employees...