THE NOT-SO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM
February 22, 2012
by William Parsons
So, you were injured at work and now your employer’s worker’s compensation carrier wants you to meet with their so-called “independent” doctor. What should you expect about this appointment and what can you do to give yourself the best chance of receiving your worker’s compensation benefits? The first thing you should know is that you will be meeting with a doctor who has been paid by the... more->>
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FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
February 21, 2012
by Summer Murshid
Speaking At Your Own Risk… Wisconsin has been abuzz for the last year with all things policy and politics - from protests to recall elections to fundamental changes in laws, citizens of Wisconsin are reacting. As these issues develop, people young and old are choosing to express their opinions using various outlets – writing letters to newspaper editors, commenting on online articles, attending... more->>
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THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM AND “BENCHING” VIOLATIONS
February 20, 2012
by William Parsons
While H-1B visas offer a great opportunity for both foreign nationals and American companies, unscrupulous employers can potentially take advantage of people’s desire to work in the United States. Abuses include failing to pay H-1B workers at the required wage and failing to pay them when work is unavailable. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), an employer in the United States... more->>
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WILL MY PAST HAUNT ME FOREVER?
February 17, 2012
by David Zoeller
Many employees or potential employees are rightly concerned that their arrest or conviction records could be used against them by current or potential employers. Fortunately, there are laws out there to protect them. Both the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act prevent employers from unlawful and discriminatory and use of background checks. The Wisconsin Fair... more->>
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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHORT TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS?
February 15, 2012
by William Parsons
A lot of the posts on our blog focus on long term disability benefits. There are many issues, however, that are specific to claims for short term disability benefits. Knowing this information can make a substantial difference when you are seeking short term disability benefits. If you are applying for short term disability insurance benefits you should know that: 1. The Deadline To Appeal Your... more->>
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THE TRUTH ABOUT SALARIED WORKERS AND OVERTIME
February 13, 2012
by Summer Murshid
One of the first questions I ask during an initial consultation with a potential client is whether he or she earns overtime pay for working more than 40 hours per week. One of the most common answers I hear to this question is “I’m salaried, I’m not entitled to overtime.” While it’s true that some employees who earn a salary are exempt from overtime (like lawyers, for instance), other employees... more->>
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KASHOUA YANG SELECTED AS MILWAUKEE BAR ASSOCIATION MESSENGER'S SPRING 2012 VOLUNTEER
February 13, 2012
Kashoua Yang is selected as the Milwaukee Bar Association Messenger’s Spring 2012 Volunteer. She will be profiled in the “Volunteer Spotlight” section of the MBA’s Messenger. Ms. Yang is recognized for her volunteer work in the community. You can read more about Ms. Yang’s volunteer work by going to the Milwaukee Bar Association’s website.... more->>
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HALSTEAD WINS REINSTATEMENT OF AFSCME EMPLOYEE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ARBITRATION
February 10, 2012
On January 6, 2012, Arbitrator Stanley Michelstetter issued an Arbitration Award in favor of AFSCME Local 995, overturning Columbia County’s termination of Highway Department employee Tommy Jones. Jones, a long-term employee of the County, had been fired for allegedly assisting other employees in taking wood from a County park for personal use and for not being honest with the County during its... more->>
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PARSONS SECURES WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR WRONGFULLY TERMINATED EMPLOYEE
February 09, 2012
A restaurant cook who was injured while cleaning a deep fryer was wrongfully terminated by her employer. The employer returned the injured worker back to work after the accident, but subsequently fired her based on allegations of food theft. At hearing, the Administrative Law Judge found that the employee was injured at work and was subsequently terminated. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 102.35(3),... more->>
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CHARLTON AND HALSTEAD TO CHAIR STATE BAR CONFERENCE ON EMPLOYMENT LAW
February 08, 2012
Aaron Halstead and Katherine Charlton will co-chair the State Bar of Wisconsin's Annual Employment Law Update in the fall, 2012. Held in both Milwaukee and Madison, the Update brings together lawyers representing both employees and employers, as well as academics and administrative law judges and judges at all levels of state and federal government. Aaron and Kathy also frequently speak at the... more->>
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