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Short-Term to Long-Term Disability Transition Guide
When short-term disability (STD) benefits are about to end, many workers assume long-term disability (LTD) will simply pick up where STD leaves off. That assumption...
Should I Appeal my Long-Term Disability Denial on My Own or Hire a Lawyer?
Receiving a long-term disability (LTD) denial can feel overwhelming. After months of medical appointments, paperwork, and waiting for a decision, many people are left wondering...
Hawks Quindel’s Milwaukee Employment Team Recognized as the Face of Workplace Justice
We are honored to share that Hawks Quindel’s Milwaukee Employment Discrimination Team has been recognized as the Face of Workplace Justice in Milwaukee Magazine’s August...
Can I Reopen My Prior Social Security Disability Application?
If you applied for Social Security disability benefits, were denied, and did not appeal before the deadline, you may be wondering whether the Social Security...
Understanding When Social Security Reduces Supplementary Security Income Benefits: Part 3
The Social Security Administration (SSA) treats SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits differently. If you receive SSDI benefits, SSA...
Why Employees Should Proceed with Caution when Using AI to Vet Potential Claims Against Their Employers
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has taken the world by storm. It seems no matter where you turn, AI is being promoted for all kinds of uses....
Social Media Posts and the First Amendment Rights of Government Employees
Since we last posted about the First Amendment rights of employees in 2012, the law has remained relatively stable but social media has exploded. And...
ME/CFS and Long-Term Disability Benefits: Understanding the Legal Challenges
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious medical condition that is characterized by severe fatigue, post-exertional malaise, sleep disturbances, and a range of other...
Multiple Sclerosis and the Difficult Road to Long-Term Disability Benefits
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic medical condition that is characterized by brain fog, fatigue, muscle weakness, and many other debilitating symptoms that limit a...