With age comes wisdom, but many Wisconsin employers refuse to see it that way. Treating employees differently based on their age is such an entrenched practice that some employers fail to even view their behavior as discriminatory. For major corporations such as...
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Month: June 2018
Have you violated the nondisclosure agreement you signed?
Are you facing an accusation of breach of contract because you leaked information about a new product? According to the company you work for, you have given out confidential information and violated the nondisclosure agreement you signed—but do the facts tell a...
Does forced arbitration have a place in employment law?
The new-hire process is different for every job, but most have at least one thing in common -- paperwork. Wisconsin residents usually must sign documents on topics ranging from dress code to employee conduct when starting a new job, and most do not think twice about...
Employment law: Should I bother with a noncompete agreement?
Noncompete agreements are fairly standard in most Wisconsin businesses, but there are still holdouts. Some employers feel worried that potential employees will feel put off by signing a contract that contains a noncompete clause, while others do not fully understand...
What does employment law say about my overtime pay?
Working full time is already a considerable commitment from any employee, especially for people who have families or other obligations, such as school. When employers ask workers to stay for more than the standard 40 hours per week, it is important that they are...
Questions to determine if you are a victim of retaliation
Managers may feel compelled to retaliate against employees who have made their work more difficult by filing a complaint with Human Resources. Many employers are aware outright retaliation is illegal, and many are aware they cannot fire, lay off or demote an employee...