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,...
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Year: 2019
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...
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...
Is your employer making accommodations for your disability?
Perhaps you are just beginning a new job. When you applied, you and the recruiter discussed your disability and the need for the employer to make some accommodations for you. Now that you are officially employed, how is your need for “reasonable accommodation” going?...
Restaurant fined for employment law violations
Wisconsin employers are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws regarding wages, child labor and more. Unfortunately, some employers prioritize their own bottom lines over the health and safety of their workers, violating employment law in the process. An...
Understanding unreasonable refusal to rehire
Despite an employer's best efforts to provide employees with a safe working environment, many workplace injuries occur every year around Wisconsin. In 2019, the state announced it would cut back funds for workers' compensation. This is partially due to the decreased...
Forced arbitration hurts victims of workplace discrimination
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...
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...