Writing on Your Rights
An Educational Wisconsin Legal Blog from the Attorneys of Hawks Quindel, S.C.
Returning to Work After a Work Injury & Workers Comp Claim
If you’ve suffered a work injury, one of the first questions you probably have is, “What will happen if I cannot do my job again?” Here are the answers. Although we have written about this issue before, it is such a common question – and the answers are complex enough...
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Attorney Good to Speak About Mass Incarceration and Employment Discrimination
Hawks Quindel attorney Colin Good will be joining the State Bar of Wisconsin Labor and Employment Law Section on Thursday, March 14th and Friday, March 15th to discuss mass incarceration, collateral consequences, and arrest and conviction record discrimination.
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Intermittent FMLA Work Leave – Protections & Responsibilities
Navigating Intermittent FMLA Leave The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per 12 month period, for their own serious health condition or to care for a close family member with a serious health condition. Such...
read moreAttorney Charlton Presents at “Women in Labor and Employment Law: How to Succeed”
Hawks Quindel attorney Kathy Charlton spoke on March 6, 2019 on a panel for the Labor and Employment Law Society on the topic of “Women in Labor and Employment Law: How to Succeed” at Marquette University Law School. Charlton joined three other women attorneys who...
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Workplace Sexual Harassment and Title VII in the #MeToo Era
Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in the #MeToo Era Remains Very Difficult The #MeToo Movement has given many women confidence to raise allegations of sexual harassment and even sexual assault in their workplaces. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...
read moreSSDI Benefits Can Offset LTDI and Require Repayment of Backpay
The Intersection of SSDI and LTDI: How Approval for SSDI Benefits Impacts Your LTDI Benefits Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal insurance program designed to provide income to an individual who is unable to work due to a medical condition....
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Late Fees Over $10 Are Illegal for Car & Payday Loans in WI
Late Fees on Many Loans Over $10 are Often Illegal in Wisconsin Do you have a car loan? How about a payday loan or title loan? Were you ever late making a payment? If so, you probably received a late fee (aka a delinquency charge). If that late fee was greater than...
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Can You Take Work Leave for the Flu Under FMLA? Find Out Here
Your Right to Take Time Off of Work For the Flu Flu season is upon us. And unfortunately, even the healthiest practices cannot always prevent a person from becoming sick. But most employees are given a limited number of paid sick or vacation days. So what can you do...
read moreWisconsin Duty Disability – A Guide to Application and Benefits
What is duty disability? Do I need a duty disability attorney? Duty Disability Overview Duty disability is a wage replacement benefit available to individuals working in protective occupations who have a work-related injury or condition. It is established by section...
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3 Major Expenses for Divorced Parents of Adult Children
Beyond Minority: Providing for Adult Child Expenses in a Divorce Children are expensive and their reliance on their parents often does not disappear when they turn 18. Yet, Wisconsin family law provides almost no guidance on how divorced parents should provide...
read moreHAWKS QUINDEL ATTORNEYS NAMED 2018 WISCONSIN SUPER LAWYERS
Hawks Quindel, S.C. is proud to announce that our very own Katherine Charlton, Nicholas Fairweather, Aaron Halstead, Timothy Hawks, William Parsons, Barbara Zack Quindel, Amy Shapiro, and David Zoeller, have been selected to the 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers list! Each...
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Unemployment Assistance Available for Wisconsin Flood Victims
Wisconsin workers affected by recent flooding may now apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance – but only for a short while. The application deadline is the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 23, 2018. If you live in Marquette County, the deadline...
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You Can Receive Worker’s Comp and LTDI Benefits Simultaneously
Can I Receive Both Long Term Disability Insurance & Worker’s Compensation? Yes, you can. If you have been injured on the job, you are likely eligible to receive worker’s compensation insurance (also called “worker’s comp” or “workman’s comp”). You may also be...
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Cabin Trusts Keep Wisconsin Vacation Property in the Family
Cabin Trusts: Permanency for the Family Getaway A hallmark of Wisconsin summers is the family cabin up north. When autumn comes, the changing leaves provide beautiful backdrops and hunters descend on the woods. Many owners want their cabins to remain family getaways...
read moreAttorney Schroder to Speak About FMLA Rights at MAMOMs Event
Hawks Quindel attorney Danielle Schroder will be joining Madison Area Mothers of Multiples, Inc. (MAMOMs) on Thursday, October 18th to discuss FMLA rights and protections for working parents. The event will take place at 6:00 pm at Lakeview Library, 2845 Sherman...
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4 Steps to Successfully Navigating Holiday Placement Schedules
Four Steps for Successfully Navigating Child Placement During the Holidays With the holiday season just around the corner (and retail stores ramping up advertising efforts), now is a good time to consider how you will navigate your physical placement schedule during...
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Preexisting Conditions and Workers Compensation in Wisconsin
Worker’s Compensation Protects Workers with Preexisting Conditions One of the biggest myths regarding Wisconsin worker’s compensation is that you shouldn’t file a claim if you have a preexisting condition. Some people – coworkers, bosses, even doctors – tell injured...
read moreWisconsin Worker’s Compensation & Non-Traumatic Mental Injuries
Non-Traumatic Mental Injuries Under Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Under the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, “non-traumatic” mental injuries arising from extraordinary work stress are compensable. A non-traumatic mental injury is a psychological injury that a...
read moreJOIN HAWKS QUINDEL FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S NETWORKING EVENT!
This year we are excited to feature Run for Something, a non-profit organization that supports young progressives running for office. Join us to learn how Run for Something recruits, inspires and supports young Americans ready to make a difference in local politics!...
read moreWI Workers Compensation and Long-Term Opioid Use for Work Injuries
The State of Opioids in America It has become increasingly difficult to overlook the growing national conversation concerning the use of opioid drugs and the dire effects they have had on not only average people, but the American economy as a whole. The CDC estimates...
read moreCHARLTON HONORED BY BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA AS MILWAUKEE “LAWYER OF THE YEAR—EMPLOYMENT LAW-INDIVIDUALS”
Attorney Katherine Charlton was honored by Best Lawyers in America as the “Lawyer of the Year” in Milwaukee among attorneys representing employees in employment law. Charlton will also be included in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for 2019. Charlton...
read moreHawks Quindel’s Timothy P. Maynard selected as one of Wisconsin’s 2018 Up and Coming Lawyers
The Wisconsin Law Journal has selected Hawks Quindel’s Timothy P. Maynard as one Wisconsin’s Up and Coming Lawyers for 2018. Each year, the Wisconsin Law Journal selects it Up and Coming Lawyers honorees based on their “determination – in legal work, in community...
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Why Gallagher Bassett and Other TPAs Deny Worker’s Compensation Claims
Has Gallagher Bassett Denied Your Workers Comp Claim? You’re Not Alone Many people do not know when their employer is self-insured for worker’s compensation benefits. Under Wisconsin’s worker’s compensation law, large employers who meet certain asset requirements can...
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Attorney Lodahl Featured in Recent Our Lives Article
Attorney Lynn Lodahl's work with Trans Law Help Wisconsin was highlighted in a recent article in Our Lives magazine. Trans Law Help Wisconsin is a legal aid clinic that assists members of the trans community with the legal processes required to change their name and...
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Trump Tax Cuts Eliminate Maintenance Deductions
President Trump’s new tax reform law, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”), is a sweeping change to the federal income tax. Among its many impacts, the Act affects Wisconsin family law actions by changing or eliminating the federal income tax rules for the child tax...
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