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Wisconsin Right to Work Law Is Latest Challenge to Unions
2015 Wisconsin Act 1 is commonly referred to as Wisconsin’s “Right to Work” legislative reform. Technically, the statutory revision was simple. Wis. Stat. § 111.06(1),...
3 Common Reasons Insurance Companies Deny Claims for Life Insurance Benefits
When you lose a loved one, fighting with an insurance company about the payment of life insurance benefits is probably one of the last things...
Does your Employer’s Wellness Program Violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What is a Wellness Program? The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines “wellness program” as: programs and activities typically offered through employer-provided health plansas a...
Surviving Employment Background Checks: Five Tips for Applicants With Troubled Backgrounds
Many employers require a background check before finalizing a job offer to a prospective employee. While there are various protections in place to ensure an...
Department of Labor’s Proposed Rules May Extend Overtime Benefits to Nearly 5 Million Workers
In late May, Attorney Johnson posted an article foreshadowing the long-awaited revisions coming to the Department of Labor’s regulations on certain overtime pay exemptions. Earlier...
Fibromyalgia and Long Term Disability Insurance Claims
Do you suffer from chronic, widespread pain and a heightened response to pressure on your body? Do you feel tired all the time and have...
Whistleblower’s Risks Can Yield High Rewards when Exposing Companies Defrauding the Federal Government
Many employees face a difficult decision in confronting their employer’s illegal actions. Often, an employee with knowledge of such actions must weigh the risks of...
WI Workers Comp Prohibits Requiring Workers to Use Vacation, Sick Time, or Paid Time Off for Time Missed Due to a Work Injury
Injured workers often use vacation, sick time, or other forms of paid time off for time they have to miss work or go to doctor...
Is Your Employer Monitoring Your Activities During Off-Work Time?
A California sales executive filed a lawsuit on May 5, 2015, challenging her termination from employment after she disabled a GPS tracking device on her...