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Understanding Service of Process in the Divorce Context
At first blush, serving divorce papers seems like a simple matter; however, more than one divorce client has asked me what “service” actually entails and...
WI Supreme Court Decision May Weaken Whistleblower Law
Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Substantially Limits Whistleblower Protection Under Wisconsin State Law Whistleblower protections for public sector employees may be significantly reduced as a consequence...
Are You My Employer? Identifying ALL Employers in Wage & Hour Claims
The federal law which mandates overtime and minimum wages for most workers, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is unique in that it allows employees...
Anxious You Might Lose Your Job? Four Steps to Take to Protect Your Employment
4 Steps Toward Protecting Your Employment and/or Bolstering a Wrongful Termination Case Employees often seek our counsel when the prospects of saving their jobs are...
Legal Custody and Physical Placement: What is the Difference, and How Do Courts Determine Them?
Courts make custody and placement decisions in all kinds of legal actions affecting the family, including divorce, legal separation, paternity (including voluntary acknowledgment of paternity),...
Workers Suffering Chronic Fatigue May be Eligible for Long Term Disability Benefits
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a medical disorder characterized by exhaustion not linked to or explained by an underlying medical condition. At this time, there are...
Compensation for Unused Leave and Commissions
When an employment relationship ends, voluntarily or otherwise, employees typically want to receive all pay owed to them. If employees have accrued sick leave, vacation,...
Religious Discrimination: What Your Employer Does – And Does Not – Have to Do to Accommodate Your Religious Practices
Over fifty Muslim employees of Ariens Company in Brillion, Wisconsin are currently negotiating with the company over a requested accommodation for their religious practices. These...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits Based on Vision Loss
Most would agree that loss of eyesight is a serious problem in almost any work environment. However, not everyone with limited sight is eligible for disability...