On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | Employment Law
Mergers and acquisitions within the business world signal economic growth and business changes. Depending on your position on the business chessboard, a strategic move may be necessary. You have a vested interest in your professional success. Whether you leave the...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Dec 3, 2019 | Employment Law
Millions of American workers are underpaid each year by an estimated $15 billion, according to a study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). While wage theft is rarely talked about in the context of crime, it represents a large portion of all theft committed in the...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Nov 27, 2019 | Employment Law
Just over two years ago, the #Metoo movement swept social media and several high-profile cases workplace sexual assault and harassment filled the headlines. When several popular television hosts like Matt Lauer, Bill O’Reilly and Charlie Rose all were dismissed...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Nov 12, 2019 | Employment Law
Using social media is not only very common, but it might be hard for you to find someone who is not on at least one platform. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter encourage users to post frequently on anything and everything. Your own post...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Nov 5, 2019 | Employment Law
In 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued regulations concerning incentives companies could offer for voluntary employee participation in wellness programs.In 2017, the American Association of Retired Persons won a lawsuit challenging the EEOC...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Oct 5, 2019 | Employment Law
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...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Aug 22, 2019 | Employment Law
Workers in Wisconsin usually want to do a good job at work, put in the required hours — or more — and receive fair compensation for their efforts. Sadly, some employers try to get out of paying workers what they deserve. If you are not sure whether your...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 30, 2019 | Employment Law
Workers in Wisconsin might feel uncertain about what to do if their employer asks them to perform duties outside of their scheduled shifts. Not everyone is aware of their rights in the workplace and might be afraid to refuse to do what feels like a work-related task,...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 21, 2019 | Employment Law
Waiters working in Wisconsin restaurants generally rely on their tips to make up the bulk of their wages. However, those tips are supposed to be on top of their otherwise regular wages. When an employer refuses to pay wages to tipped employees, he or she could be held...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Mar 13, 2019 | Employment Law
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...
