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A Potential Ban on Non-Competes: Here’s the Scoop
The Federal Trade Commission’s (the “FTC”) goal is to protect the American public from unfair business practices and from unfair methods of competition in business...
Injured at work? Promptly Reporting your Injury and Seeking Treatment is Very Important.
Hurt at Work? Say Something! I talk every day with people who have hurt themselves at work. Too often, the people I talk to tell...
SSDI vs. SSI Benefits – Understanding the Difference
A Guide to Understanding SSDI vs SSI Benefits Hawks Quindel disability attorneys know the Social Security Disability process is confusing and frustrating. We know this...
Fired for Getting Hurt? How to Handle Employer Retaliation
Fighting Retaliation After a Work Injury When you suffer an injury in the workplace, you want to focus on getting the treatment you need to...
How to Prepare for LTDI Field Interview Questions
Preparing for Your Long-Term Disability Interview: Questions to Anticipate, Mistakes to Avoid, and Tips to Remember! It’s not unusual for your long-term disability (LTD)...
When and How to Report a Wisconsin Work Injury
What to Do When You Are Injured at Work If you get hurt at work in Wisconsin, you might be wondering how to explain your...
Is Your Non-compete Agreement Legal? Check These 5 Legal Tests
Non-Compete Agreements: Just Because It’s in a Contract Doesn’t Mean It’s Legal Employers are increasingly requiring their employees to sign contracts that include provisions restricting...
Federal Judge Rules “Correlated Conduct” Not Protected Under Federal Employment Law
Update: Texas Federal Judge Rejects EEOC Guidance on Transgender Use of Bathrooms In my blog post, Top Ten Tips for Transgender Employees, I cite guidance...
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...