by Nicholas Fairweather | Nov 20, 2012 | Employment Law, Nicholas Fairweather
A recent federal appeals court decision emphasizes the need for employees to be forthright and honest when exercising their rights to leave under the federal Family & Medical Leave Act. In a much-discussed decision – Jaszczyszyn v. Advantage Health Physician...
by Nicholas Fairweather | Sep 12, 2012 | Employment Law, Nicholas Fairweather
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion on September 7, 2012 that clarifies employer responsibilities to disabled employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act. In EEOC v. United Airlines, Inc., the Court considered whether a United Airlines...
by Nicholas Fairweather | Jul 10, 2012 | Employment Law, Nicholas Fairweather
The United States Department of Labor has estimated a 20% job growth rate for Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants for the years 2010-2020. These healthcare professionals are too often wrongly accused of misconduct related to their treatment of residents or...
by Nicholas Fairweather | Apr 16, 2012 | Nicholas Fairweather, Unemployment
When employers discipline employees, they often instruct the disciplined employee to acknowledge, in writing, receipt of any disciplinary form. Often, employees are very upset about the discipline and refuse to sign the document. A recent Wisconsin Court of Appeals...
by Nicholas Fairweather | Jan 24, 2012 | Employment Law, Nicholas Fairweather
Most employees have heard about the Family & Medical Leave Act (or, “FMLA”). You or someone you know may even have exercised their rights under this law. Under the Wisconsin FMLA, eligible employees may take up to 2 weeks of leave for their own serious health...
