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Wisconsin Workplace Bullying: Know Your Rights
Bullying in the workplace recently came to the forefront of national news media when Jonathan Martin, a professional football player for the Miami Dolphins, walked...
Can I Receive Worker’s Compensation Benefits If a Work Injury is My Fault?
Yes, employees can generally receive worker’s compensation benefits for any work injury, even when the worker is at fault for the injury. To understand why,...
Lump Sum Long Term Disability Insurance Settlements: 5 Key Issues
I represent individuals with long term disability insurance claims, which means I fight insurance companies that deny my clients long term disability insurance benefits. I...
Prompt Action May Protect Employees Owed Money by a Bankrupt Employer
When an employer goes bankrupt, many employees may doubt their ability to recover unpaid minimum wages, overtime wages, or any other wages for work they...
Health Care Worker Protection Act Protects WI Workers From Employer Retaliation
Under Wisconsin’s Health Care Worker Protection Act (Wis. Stat. §146.997), an employee of a health care facility (e.g. hospital or nursing home) or health care...
Wisconsin Unemployment Compensation Benefits Weakened by Act 20
On June 30, 2013, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law Act 20 which amends Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance law. The changes go into effect on...
If My Doctor Says I’m Disabled, Can My Insurance Company Deny Disability Benefits?
Employees who must stop working due to a health condition often do so at the direct advice of their healthcare providers. When this happens, they...
Temporary Help Agencies Are Liable For Employee Work Injuries
Because of the unique relationship between temporary help agencies (also known as “employee leasing” or “temp-to-hire” agencies) and their employees, employees can understandably be confused...
Length of Employment May Affect Whether A Non-Compete Agreement is Enforceable
When the length of time an employee works for an employer is significantly shorter than the length of the term the employee may not compete...