Milwaukee Wisconsin Legal Blog
How social media can affect your wrongful termination suit
Using social media is not only very common, but it might be hard for you to find someone who is not on at least one platform. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter encourage users to post frequently on anything and everything. Your own post...
Former Juul executive claims company retaliated against him
Manufacturers, distributors and companies are supposed to provide Wisconsin consumers with safe and effective products. When products are demonstrably dangerous or defective, these entities should take action to warn consumers and remove them from circulation. This...
EEOC wellness incentives have come under legal scrutiny
In 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued regulations concerning incentives companies could offer for voluntary employee participation in wellness programs.In 2017, the American Association of Retired Persons won a lawsuit challenging the EEOC...
More than half of US say they see workplace discrimination
The law is supposed to protect workers from discrimination based on a number of factors, including race and gender. Sadly, these laws do not appear to be as effective as they are supposed to be. More than half of workers in the United States say they have either...
Is your noncompete agreement enforceable?
Business owners often struggle both to find and retain qualified workers. Recruitment can also be an expensive process for any organization. In fact, according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), U.S. employers typically spend more than $4,000 every...
Using nondisclosure agreements in small business law
Running a business relies on hard work, a great idea and -- quite often -- a trade secret or two. Small business owners in Wisconsin know how important it is to protect those trade secrets and other types of confidential information. Including a nondisclosure...
Wisconsin man awarded $5.2 million for workplace discrimination
A Wisconsin man who accused his employer of violating federal law was recently awarded $5.2 million. He pursued a workplace discrimination suit following a series of discriminatory behaviors by a Walmart store manager. Those behaviors included an unfounded suspension,...
Supreme Court considering workplace discrimination against LGBTQs
Federal law protects several specific groups from discrimination at work. While most people in Wisconsin know that it is illegal to discriminate against a worker for his or her religion or gender, two current U.S. Supreme Court cases could add another protected group...
A high-profile case provides a look at insurance fraud
An insurance fraud case currently on appeal in the state of New York pits a major insurance company against a medical practice.The insurance company is defending its stance of nonpayment to the medical practice on the grounds of "fraudulent incorporation." Fraud comes...
Are you considering filing a wrongful termination claim?
If you believe you are a victim of wrongful termination, filing a claim against your employer may be your next step.However, you have probably never done this and may feel ill-equipped to handle the matter properly. Here are five tips to help you manage the task of...
