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Time Spent Waiting for Tasks During Workday is Compensable
Periods of down-time during the workday are frequent in certain employment settings. For example, a receptionist who reads a book while waiting for the phone...
Some Good News for Victims of Wage Theft
In addition to protecting employees from being cheated out of overtime and minimum wages, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) shields employees from retaliation for...
Commission Workers Often Wrongly Denied Overtime Pay
Employees Who Earn Commissions Often Improperly Denied Overtime Pay Many employers incentivize employee compensation by paying their employees commission payments in addition to an hourly...
LinkedIn Avoids FCRA Liability for Its Reference Search Feature
Federal law allows individuals to assert claims against consumer reporting agencies when those agencies violate the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, a law designed to...
Employees Use of Social Media to Further Concerted Activity: Can You Really Call Your Boss Names on Facebook and Be Protected from Discipline?
A majority of Americans have at least one social media account, and some people post information regarding their employment on social media sites. But what...
Could Indiana’s New Law Happen Here? Religious Freedom and Public Accommodation Laws in Wisconsin
You might have read recently about the Indiana law that could make it easier for religious conservatives to refuse service to gay couples. Passage of...
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights In Wisconsin?
In many families, grandparents play a significant role in raising children. Additionally, if a child’s parent or parents are largely absent, grandparents may even find...
An Overview of Overuse & Repetitive Motion Workers Compensation Injuries
Have you suffered an injury at work, but you cannot pinpoint the exact time the injury took place? Perhaps you needed a knee, hip, or...
Garrity Rights: A Public Employee’s Right Against Self-Incrimination During Employment Investigations
As union representation of public employees erodes in Wisconsin, it becomes even more imperative that public employees understand their workplace rights. This is especially true...