Tesla is perhaps most well-known among Wisconsin car and environmental enthusiasts for its work on electric vehicles. Unfortunately, former employees claim that the company relied on paranoia and intimidation to keep employees quiet about various workplace violations....
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Month: March 2019
Woman reaches settlement for workplace discrimination
Many Wisconsin workers fear reporting instances of discrimination and harassment out of fear that they will face retaliation for their actions. This became the reality for an out-of-state former prison guard who reported on-the-job sexual harassment. After filing...
Severance agreement requirements for over-40 employees
An employment agreement for a senior manager or top executive often includes severance terms. Each severance agreement is unique, and those for employees aged 40 and up have additional requirements you must not ignore, according to the EEOC. The severance agreement...
Employment law: Disabled workers underpaid for Oscars work
Movie fans in Wisconsin might be fascinated with the behind-the-scenes process of awards shows like the Oscars, but some workers say that it is not as glamorous as it might seem. A nonprofit is suing a company that employed workers with disabilities to assemble the...
Can the EEOC handle workplace discrimination claims?
Discrimination in the workplace is illegal, and for good reasons. Every worker in Wisconsin should have the opportunity to excel in his or her job regardless of one's race, gender, religious affiliation and more. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is still...
Ways to address stressing out at work
People spend a large part of their lives at their places of employment. As such, employees’ work environment can play a strong role in their overall health and stress levels. Different factors can lead to stress at work. In some cases, the job in itself can create a...