On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Jul 1, 2020 | Employment Law
Employees have a right to report harassment or discrimination in the workplace without the threat of retaliation. Still, far too many employers take adverse action – whether subtle or overt – against employees who assert their legal rights. In fact, the Equal...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | May 6, 2020 | Employment Law
When your employer offered you a contract, you may have spent more time on the sections about compensation and benefits than other parts of the document. After all, at the time, you were looking forward to a career with the company. Now that you know the company is...
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Employment Law
For the most part, employers can operate their businesses in the manner they see fit. This includes determining how many employees they need, the location of their business, marketing strategies, which suppliers they may use and many other factors of the business....
On behalf of Cross Law Firm, S.C. | Mar 31, 2020 | Employment Law
Everybody is feeling the impact of COVID-19. As the virus spread from state to state, cases rising along the way, it sparked larger discussions about workplace safety. Some people are fortunate and can do their jobs from home for the time being. Others face a more...
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 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...
