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...
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Is your noncompete agreement enforceable?
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...
Restaurant fined for employment law violations
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...
Understanding unreasonable refusal to rehire
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...
Are you a former Walmart pharmacy employee?
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...
Does your severance agreement hold up to ADEA standards?
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...
Employment law: Was I supposed to get overtime pay?
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...
Why your employer should have an employee wellness program
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...
What to do when your job causes anxiety
Work can be incredibly stressful. Your job may involve meeting strict deadlines, balancing your work and personal life, meeting high expectations and dealing with politics and gossip. A stressful work environment can even cause or contribute to an anxiety disorder....
Questions employers should never ask in interviews
Getting an interview is no easy feat. Some corporate listings get as many as 250 applicants. Out of that number, approximately one out of every six candidates will get the chance to interview for the position, with one ultimately landing the job. If you are one of the...

