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SUPREME COURT HOLDS THAT THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE CLAIM BEGINS RUNNING ONLY AFTER THE EMPLOYEE RESIGNS

In a recent decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the limitations period for a constructive discharge claim by a federal employee begins running only...

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Anxious You Might Lose Your Job? Four Steps to Take to Protect Your Employment

4 Steps Toward Protecting Your Employment and/or Bolstering a Wrongful Termination Case Employees often seek our counsel when the prospects of saving their jobs are...

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Equal Pay Act Claims in Wisconsin: Gender-Based Wage Gap Disproportionately Affects Women

The National Partnership for Woman and Families recently released a report which found women in the United States are paid 79 cents for every dollar...

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Happy Labor Day!? 7th Circuit Upholds NLRB Ruling Against Anti-Union Activity by AutoNation

On the Friday before Labor Day weekend, the Seventh Circuit upheld a National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) ruling that AutoNation Inc., the largest automotive retailer...

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Surviving Employment Background Checks: Five Tips for Applicants With Troubled Backgrounds

Many employers require a background check before finalizing a job offer to a prospective employee. While there are various protections in place to ensure an...

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Could Indiana’s New Law Happen Here? Religious Freedom and Public Accommodation Laws in Wisconsin

You might have read recently about the Indiana law that could make it easier for religious conservatives to refuse service to gay couples. Passage of...

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City of Madison Seeks to Extend Employment Protections for Homeless, Atheists

The City of Madison will soon consider whether to add the homeless and atheists to its list of protected classes under the city’s Equal Opportunity...

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Employment Discrimination Protections for Members of the Armed Services

With the recent observance of Veteran’s Day , it’s important to celebrate America’s veterans not only for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to...

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Employment Protections for Victims of Domestic Abuse in Wisconsin

In the wake of the high profile case regarding football player Ray Rice and a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control indicating that...

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