Milwaukee Wisconsin Legal Blog
Decision eases path for federal employees to show age discrimination
Workplace discrimination can occur in various ways in Wisconsin and across the United States. While the law provides avenues of relief for these employees, there can be challenges in meeting the threshold to prove that age discrimination has occurred. A recent...
Witnessed fraud in the healthcare industry? Consider a qui tam claim
Unfortunately, all too often those in the healthcare industry who deal with the government engage in wrongdoing. It may seem harmless at first, especially given the bigger picture. But wrong is wrong. Although your colleagues may try to mold you into accepting this...
What to expect during an OSHA whistleblower investigation
A whistleblower is an employee who reports unsafe working conditions or potentially illegal activity at work. Some—but not all—reports are considered “protected activity” by various “anti-retaliation” statutes (also called “whistleblower protection” statutes). A...
What are the exceptions to age discrimination protections?
Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees and job applicants based on many factors, including race, gender, disability status and religious beliefs. In addition, most states have anti-employment discrimination statutes of their own. Many...
What you should know about noncompete agreements
When your employer offered you a contract, you may have spent more time on the sections about compensation and benefits than other parts of the document. After all, at the time, you were looking forward to a career with the company. Now that you know the company is...
Subtle ways that employers illegally retaliate against employees
For the most part, employers can operate their businesses in the manner they see fit. This includes determining how many employees they need, the location of their business, marketing strategies, which suppliers they may use and many other factors of the business....
The many protections afforded to whistleblowers
If you file a complaint against someone who is affiliated with your employer, you could be referred to as a whistleblower. Employers throughout the country are generally prohibited from retaliating against those who act in such a capacity. State and federal law...
Whistleblower awards incentivize corporate executives
For corporate executives who become aware of fraud or securities violations in their company, there is a genuine fear of retaliation. The potential effects on your reputation in your field could become compromised. Luckily, there is a strong legal framework to protect...
An overview of whistleblower protections
Whistleblower protections are important workplace protections so that workers can report wrongdoing or illegal activity they witness in their workplaces. In general, whistleblower protections prohibit employers from retaliating against an employee who reports illegal,...
I know I am legally protected if I discuss workplace safety concerns with my coworkers, but what do I do if there is any retaliation?
Everybody is feeling the impact of COVID-19. As the virus spread from state to state, cases rising along the way, it sparked larger discussions about workplace safety. Some people are fortunate and can do their jobs from home for the time being. Others face a more...
