When Is Someone an Employee?
Whether someone should be classified as an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor or subcontractor, has been a longstanding legal question in the workplace. Last week, the National Labor Relations Board weighed in, issuing a decision many observers say has...WI Workers Comp Prohibits Requiring Workers to Use Vacation, Sick Time, or Paid Time Off for Time Missed Due to a Work Injury
Injured workers often use vacation, sick time, or other forms of paid time off for time they have to miss work or go to doctor appointments because of a work injury. However, Wisconsin workers compensation law prevents injured workers from being forced to do this. A...