What constitutes a living wage can be a complicated matter. A certain minimum wage might be sufficient for workers in one part of Wisconsin, while workers in other areas might struggle when earning a similar pay. A group of out-of-state workers recently...
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Should employment law rein in noncompete clauses
Noncompetition agreements -- also called noncompete clauses -- are common features of employee contracts in Wisconsin. However, just because they are common in employment law does not always mean that they are necessary or right. One state recently made significant...
School fined for employment law violation
Wisconsin teenagers are important members of the local workforce. These young boys and girls often fill low-paid, less desired positions that older, more skilled workers are less likely to seek out. Unfortunately, some companies use the fact that teenagers are...
A few things to keep in mind on social media and job hunting
If you are currently looking for your next gig, second job or a career change in Milwaukee, you might want to be a little careful about what you post on social media. Though your account may be set to private or you don’t share things all too often, employers are...
Court rules In-N-Out Burger violated federal employment law
Dress codes in the workplace are nothing new, with most Wisconsin employees having to abide by some kind of dress policy while on the job. However, can employers go too far when enforcing these polices and end up violating employment law? According to the outcome...
Should I report my workplace issue to human resources?
Nearly every company of a certain size has its own human resources department. In addition to providing training and orientation, HR departments should provide employees with support and assistance if issues such as workplace discrimination arise. Unfortunately, human...
Have you violated the nondisclosure agreement you signed?
Are you facing an accusation of breach of contract because you leaked information about a new product? According to the company you work for, you have given out confidential information and violated the nondisclosure agreement you signed—but do the facts tell a...
Does forced arbitration have a place in employment law?
The new-hire process is different for every job, but most have at least one thing in common -- paperwork. Wisconsin residents usually must sign documents on topics ranging from dress code to employee conduct when starting a new job, and most do not think twice about...
Employment law: Should I bother with a noncompete agreement?
Noncompete agreements are fairly standard in most Wisconsin businesses, but there are still holdouts. Some employers feel worried that potential employees will feel put off by signing a contract that contains a noncompete clause, while others do not fully understand...
What does employment law say about my overtime pay?
Working full time is already a considerable commitment from any employee, especially for people who have families or other obligations, such as school. When employers ask workers to stay for more than the standard 40 hours per week, it is important that they are...

