You filed a religious discrimination claim against your supervisor, then you left that company and began a new job search. Two companies seemed close to hiring you, but both opportunities fell through because of the poor reference your former supervisor provided. Is...
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Year: 2018
Riot Games named in workplace discrimination suit
Riot Games, publisher of the popular League of Legends, was recently named in a lawsuit filed by both a current and former employee. The workplace discrimination suit accuses the company of treating its male employees in a preferable manner, and comes several months...
Workplace discrimination is harming pregnant women
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is supposed to protect female employees in their place of work. Unfortunately, recent reports show that these protections often fall far short of where they should be. Many Wisconsin employers could not only be engaged in workplace...
Workplaces can be hazardous to your mental health
Do you remember the first day of your job? You may have felt excited, nervous, fearful, happy or a mixture of emotions. After a few months, you finally settled in. Your boss praised your work and your co-workers were friendly and helpful. You enjoyed going to work....
Diffusing small business law disputes
As a small business owner in Wisconsin, protecting yourself and your business interests during litigation is important. In some instances, litigation may not even be the necessary consequence of a dispute. Whether you need to prevent impending litigation by diffusing...
3 tips for relieving holiday stress at work
There is no denying the holidays can be stressful, especially when you are at work. Some common holiday stressors include: Busier professional and personal life Increasing deadlines Running out of vacation time Co-workers and managers who are on edge No matter the...
Workplace privacy under employment law
Wisconsin residents have a reasonable right to privacy in their personal lives, which is established by and respected under the law. At work, however, there are far fewer privacy protections. Still, less protection does not mean none, so it is still possible for an...
What to avoid if you are experiencing discrimination at work
If you are experiencing discrimination at work, you may feel helpless about how to proceed. Should you simply try to ignore the discriminatory behavior and actions to move forward in your work without rocking the boat? Should you alert your company's human resources...
Are you beginning to question staying in your current job?
You had certain aspirations when you took your current job. However, situations change, sometimes putting goals out of reach. If your workplace no longer seems as welcoming and filled with possibilities as it once did, you may be considering quitting your job. Before...
Fast food company must pay thousands for employment law violation
A group of out-of-state fast food workers are set to receive thousands of dollars of unpaid wages. The decision comes after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor determined that the company underpaid its workers. While this particular issue took place...