Workers usually have to sign some type of new-hire paperwork or contract when starting new jobs. These can be short or long documents that cover a wide range of information relevant to specific positions or companies. However, there is one thing that many of these...
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Month: September 2019
Small business law: Are you ready to hire seasonal workers?
As the 2019 holiday season rapidly approaches, small business owners in Wisconsin may be ready to hire seasonal help. Unlike regular employees, these workers are expected to work only briefly before being let go. However, that does not mean an employer can treat the...
Who received the largest fine under the False Claims Act?
To date, the largest civil fine ever assessed in one case under the Federal False Claims Act was $2 billion. The recipient was GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Criminal penalties added another $1 billion.This is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. How did...
Is the EEOC taking workplace discrimination seriously?
There are a number of laws that are supposed to protect workers from suffering discrimination at the hands of their employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is supposed to make sure that these laws are properly enforced in both Wisconsin and across the...
Men experience more age-related workplace discrimination
With each passing year, people usually gain more work and life experiences that help them continue moving forward with life. While those experiences can be applied in the workplace, many older workers say they do not have a fair chance to demonstrate this. This is...
Are you a former Walmart pharmacy employee?
Did you dispense insulin pens? If so, we want to hear from you! We are attorneys investigating reports of a "don't break the box" policy.**The "don't break the box" policy Each patient uses a different amount of insulin and thus needs a different number of insulin...