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Perhaps you are just beginning a new job. When you applied, you and the recruiter discussed your disability and the need for the employer to make some accommodations for you. Now that you are officially employed, how is your need for “reasonable accommodation” going?...
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...
Workers usually have to sign some type of new-hire paperwork or contract when starting new jobs. These can be short or long documents that cover a wide range of information relevant to specific positions or companies. However, there is one thing that many of these...
As the 2019 holiday season rapidly approaches, small business owners in Wisconsin may be ready to hire seasonal help. Unlike regular employees, these workers are expected to work only briefly before being let go. However, that does not mean an employer can treat the...
To date, the largest civil fine ever assessed in one case under the Federal False Claims Act was $2 billion. The recipient was GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Criminal penalties added another $1 billion. This is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. How did...
There are a number of laws that are supposed to protect workers from suffering discrimination at the hands of their employers. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is supposed to make sure that these laws are properly enforced in both Wisconsin and across the...
With each passing year, people usually gain more work and life experiences that help them continue moving forward with life. While those experiences can be applied in the workplace, many older workers say they do not have a fair chance to demonstrate this. This is...
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...
