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ALL WORKERS, WHETHER OR NOT THEY HAVE DOCUMENTS, HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE PAID FOR THEIR WORK UNDER THE LAW.
The United States Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employers pay their workers for all hours worked, and for overtime (time and a half) for...
OFF-DUTY CONDUCT MAY AFFECT YOUR ELIGIBILITY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Individuals may be surprised to learn that failed drug tests, even if they are the result of conduct occurring outside of employment, could put their...
NLRB POSTING WILL RAISE AWARENESS OF WORKERS’ RIGHTS
Last August, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) passed a rule requiring employers to post a notice explaining workers’ rights under federal law to act...
CALL CENTER EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO PAY FOR ALL HOURS WORKED
Call center employees (for example, telemarketers, customer service representatives, customer support desk employees, and account collections employees) are entitled to be paid for every hour...
You Were Fired… But Was It Wrongful Termination?
Losing a job, whether you expect it or not, is extremely stressful. Meeting with a lawyer can help you sort out whether you have legal...
THE NOT-SO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM
So, you were injured at work and now your employer’s worker’s compensation carrier wants you to meet with their so-called “independent” doctor. What should you...
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
Speaking At Your Own Risk… Wisconsin has been abuzz for the last year with all things policy and politics – from protests to recall elections...
THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM AND “BENCHING” VIOLATIONS
While H-1B visas offer a great opportunity for both foreign nationals and American companies, unscrupulous employers can potentially take advantage of people’s desire to work...
WILL MY PAST HAUNT ME FOREVER?
Many employees or potential employees are rightly concerned that their arrest or conviction records could be used against them by current or potential employers. Fortunately,...