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Do Wisconsin Families Get Money for Injury or Death of Loved Ones?
Family Members Can Recover for Injuries to their Loved Ones One of the privileges I have as a lawyer is working with people and their families to make amends after an unfortunate event. Sometimes my clients have been in a minor fender-bender. Car crashes can be...
FMLA Protects Employees’ Rights to Meaningful Work
Federal Court of Appeals Affirms Workers’ Right to Meaningful Work Under FMLA In August 2022, the attorneys at Hawks Quindel, S.C. celebrated a big win for one of our clients, Sarah. Although Sarah had won her case under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in...
Law Shifts Against WI Job Applicants with Domestic Violence Record
Court Decision May Result in Fewer Available Jobs for WI Domestic Violence Offenders Prohibition on Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination in Employment Generally speaking, Wisconsin employers are prohibited from discriminating against job applicants and...
Wisconsin Teacher Wins Appeal on Interference with Medical Leave
Our Employment Attorneys Can Fight for Your FMLA Rights Please view this Bloomberg Article regarding this recent victory. Attorneys Halstead, Bibb and Behm, who represent Ms. Simon, stated, “Before filing this lawsuit, Sarah Simon implored the school district...
Hawks Quindel Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers” – 2023
Hawks Quindel is proud to announce that 4 of our attorneys have been named to the "Best Lawyers in America" list by Best Lawyers publication. Each year, Best Lawyers awards "Best Lawyers in America" to individual attorneys with the highest peer reviews within...
Freedom of Information Act Case
Attorney Lili C. Behm's recent federal lawsuit, a Freedom of Information Act case, involves both open records and anti-discrimination law. Our client is an Air National Guard colonel who served as commander of Wisconsin's Volk Field. View this link to read more:...
Proposed Law Would Ban ERISA Discretionary Clauses Nationwide
New Bill Proposes Banning Discretionary Clauses in All ERISA-Covered Disability Policies On May 12, 2022, Mark DeSaulnier, a democrat from the California House of Representatives, proposed new legislation that would ban discretionary clauses in ERISA-governed...
Can Grandparents Visit Grandchildren When Parents Object?
Grandparent Visitation in Wisconsin When we think of a full, in-tact, family relationship, we typically think of not only parents and children, but also grandparents. In the context of parents separating, usually the parents share joint legal custody and physical...
Good Named To Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Executive Committee
Attorney Colin Good was appointed to the Executive Committee of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Board of Trustees. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is an independent organization that exhibits, collects, and preserves modern and contemporary art to...
How Rent Assistance Lowers SSI Benefits for Disabled Individuals
CAN I RECEIVE SSI BENEFITS IF SOMEONE HELPS ME PAY FOR RENT? Disabled individuals who do not have enough work credits to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may still be eligible for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) if they can prove they:...
10 Workplace Rights Tips for Transgender Workers
Working While Trans: Ten Tips for Transgender Employees Whether you transitioned years ago or you’re just starting the process, the American workplace can be very complicated for transgender employees. Being “out” at work is a huge step in living as your...
Worker’s Comp Benefits for Part-Time Work Injuries in Wisconsin
How to Calculate Worker's Comp Benefits for Part-Time Workers in Wisconsin If you get hurt at work in Wisconsin and receive worker’s compensation benefits, the benefit amount is related both to the severity of your injury and your wages at the time you got hurt. If...
How the No Surprises Act Reduces Patient Medical Expenses
Understanding Patient Rights Under the No Surprises Act The No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect on January 1, 2022 and is expected to provide widespread protections to patients from surprise medical bills, which can otherwise be financially devastating. ...
Wrongful Termination in Wisconsin: When Firing an Employee Violates Public Policy
At-Will Employment in Wisconsin: The General Rule Wisconsin employers fire employees for questionable reasons all the time. Sometimes they fire an employee over a personal disagreement that has nothing to do with the employee’s job. Sometimes they fire an employee for...
Attorney Danielle M. Schroder Named Chair of Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) Women’s Caucus
Danielle M. Schroder, a partner at Hawks Quindel, S.C., has been elected to serve as chair of the Wisconsin Association for Justice’s Women’s Caucus. She will head the caucus for one year, serving alongside Michelle Hockers, Vice Chair. The Women's Caucus exists to...
Guía de Seis Pasos para Reclamos de Compensación Laboral en Wisconsin
Un Reclamo de Compensación Laboral de Inicio a Final Ser lastimado en el trabajo puede ser una experiencia traumática para cualquier trabajador de Wisconsin. Un trabajador puede experimentar mucha ansiedad no solamente porque se han lastimado, pero...
6 Step Guide to Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Claims
A Worker’s Compensation Claim from Start to Finish Being hurt at work can be a traumatic experience for any Wisconsin worker. A worker can experience a lot of anxiety not only due to the fact that you have been injured, but especially when you are not able to...
10 Strategies to Help a Doctor Complete Disability Paperwork
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How Income Benefits Interact for Injured & Disabled WI Workers
WISCONSIN WORKER INCOME BENEFITS & HOW THEY INTERACT Whether you are out of work due to injury, disability, or some other reason that was not your fault, you may be facing financial hardship because you are no longer earning income from wages or a salary. It can...
Can Employers Legally Require Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations?
Summer Murshid & Gregory Stratz On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions regarding two of the current vaccine mandates issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requiring all employers with at...
Charlton and Good Co-Chair October 8, 2021 Annual Employment Law Update
Katherine Charlton and Colin Good will co-chair and speak at the October 8, 2021 State Bar Annual Employment Law Update. Charlton and Good will present an update on state and federal employment law case law. Other speakers will address diversity, equity and...
Title VII Doesn’t Protect Church Staff from Workplace Harassment
Title VII Does Not Protect Gay Organist Harassed & Terminated by Employer Employees of religious organizations who serve in “ministerial” roles are not protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because of First Amendment protections given to religious...
Disability Location Determines Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
Permanent Partial Disability in Wisconsin Aside from medical bill coverage and wage loss benefits, permanent partial disability (PPD) is one of the most common benefits in the Wisconsin worker’s compensation system. PPD is assigned by a doctor if, once an injured...
Beginner’s Guide to Disability Benefits for Anxiety and/or Depression
CAN I GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION? A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Benefits for Anxiety and/or Depression Anxiety and depression are leading causes of disability among adults in the U.S. Many people suffer from both...
Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin-Marisol González Castillo
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Marisol González Castillo as One of Its Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Wisconsin The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Marisol González Castillo of Hawks Quindel, S.C. in Madison has been selected...