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...

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...

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...

Business owners often struggle both to find and retain qualified workers. Recruitment can also be an expensive process for any organization. In fact, according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), U.S. employers typically spend more than $4,000 every...

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...

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...

Did you dispense insulin pens? If so, we want to hear from you! We are attorneys investigating reports of a "don't break the box" policy.** The "don't break the box" policy Each patient uses a different amount of insulin and thus needs a different number of insulin...

Perhaps the company you work for is letting you go after several years. Naturally, this is distressing. You had recently moved onto the executive floor and, at the age of 48, you are not getting any younger. When you joined the company as a sales associate, there was...

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 boss...

Workplace wellness programs are growing in popularity. Companies of all sizes, from start-ups to industry giants, are offering health programs for their workers. These programs can bring numerous benefits to employees and employers. If your employer does not offer...