When you start a new job, there is a good chance your employer will ask you to complete an I-9 form. After all, employers with at least four employees have an affirmative obligation to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new workers. They may not, however,...
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Is your boss trying to force you to quit?
Are you getting the sense that your employer does not want you around anymore? Your boss or manager may be trying to get you to quit. He or she may be even taking extreme measures to make your job intolerable. How can you tell if your boss is trying to force you to...
Are you satisfied with the employment contract you received?
It is exciting to be the chosen candidate for a new job, and the next step is reviewing your employment contract. Clear, concise language is very important in the drafting of an employment contract. As a potential new hire, you have rights to protect. You want to be...
Tips for handling a stressful workplace
Work can be stressful sometimes, and that is normal. When the stress becomes excessive, it can impact various aspects of your life, including your: Physical health Mental health Work performance Home life Relationships You may not be able to control every factor in...
5 common workplace issues
The workplace is not always pleasant. Given that the average employee spends 30% of his or her life working, any issues can that arise at a job can be overwhelming. If you are dealing with stress or conflict at your job, you may not know how to deal with it. Workplace...
Company must pay over $329K for employment law violations
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,...
Employment law: Restaurant owner must pay back wages to workers
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...
How to deal with a delicate situation in a job you hate
Perhaps you have been working at a dead-end job for the past few years. You spend your days in a hostile environment, you deserve a raise that never comes, and you have been passed over for promotion. You are considering filing a claim against your employer based on...
3 subtle ways your boss might be retaliating
There are many ways your boss may fire back if you complain or act as a whistleblower. If you were being disruptive, these types of sanctions may simply be bad leadership. However, if you were exercising your state or federal rights as an employee, these types of...
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...

