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WISCONSIN STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ARE ALL COVERED BY WORKER’S COMPENSATION STATUTE
Many public employees perform difficult, even dangerous, work in the service of their communities. Police officers, CNAs, highway workers, firefighters, corrections employees, bus drivers, teachers,...
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SETTLE MY WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIM?
More often than not, worker’s compensation claims settle without the need for a formal hearing. When a case settles, it’s important to understand what claims...
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE OVERTIME CASE GOES TO THE SUPREME COURT
Are sales representatives from pharmaceutical companies entitled to overtime? Two recent cases have given different answers to that question. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals...
THE NOT-SO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM
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...
THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM AND “BENCHING” VIOLATIONS
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...
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHORT TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS?
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...
OBJECTIVE VS. SUBJECTIVE DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY
What can you do if your long term disability insurance (LTDI) claim has been denied for lack of “objective” medical evidence? To successfully appeal and...
SHOULD I BE PAID FOR MY INTERNSHIP?
Finding a job in today’s economy is not easy; however, it does not mean you should work for free. In order to get a foot...
WHEN AN EMPLOYER ISN’T PAYING LEGAL WAGES, EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO JOIN TOGETHER
If you have been subject to an illegal pay practice, you have the right to pursue your legal claims collectively with your fellow employees. Put...