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DAMAGES 101: WHAT TYPES OF DAMAGES ARE AVAILABLE IF I WIN A CASE BEFORE THE WISCONSIN EQUAL RIGHTS DIVISION?
Suppose you’ve met with an attorney or conducted some of your own research (Check out prior blog posts here and here for additional information) and...
EQUITABLE TOLLING AND THE FLSA: PROTECTING CLAIMS FROM A RUNNING STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Time is not on your side in FLSA cases. Unlike most class cases, where the statute of limitations is tolled for the class upon filing,...
KNOW YOUR FABLES IF YOU HAVE A CASE PENDING BEFORE JUDGE POSNER!
A recent Seventh Circuit decision is an entertaining read from Judge Posner for those who enjoy fables, and as a reminder of the importance of...
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I BELIEVE MY EMPLOYER HAS FIRED ME BECAUSE OF MY AGE, SEX, RACE, DISABILITY, OR FOR SOME OTHER DISCRIMINATORY REASON?
Employees will often need an attorney to represent them if they have been fired for a reason that violates state or federal discrimination laws. However,...
COURT GRANTS FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT IN DULUTH TRADING COMPANY UNPAID WAGE CASE
Judge Conley granted the Plaintiff final approval of her class action settlement in this time clock rounding case on July 20, 2012. Hawks Quindel, S.C....
COURT PRELIMINARILY APPROVES SETTLEMENT IN CAPTEL TIME CLOCK ROUNDING SUIT
On July 30, 2012, the Western District of Wisconsin preliminarily approved the settlement in the class and collective action lawsuit brought against Captel, Inc. by...
LONG TERM DISABILITY DISCOVERY & DEPOSITIONS
My clients with long term disability insurance (LTDI) claims that are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) often are surprised...
CAN EMPLOYERS MOOT FLSA COLLECTIVE ACTIONS BY BUYING OFF NAMED PLAINTIFFS? THE SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE
Employees who file suit against their employer for unpaid overtime or minimum wages are permitted to bring the suit on their own behalf and on...
WHAT IF MY WORK INJURY CAUSES A LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY?
If you are injured at work and this injury permanently prevents you from earning as much as you did prior to the injury, you have...