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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,...
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SHORT TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS?
A lot of the posts on our blog focus on long term disability benefits. There are many issues, however, that are specific to claims for...
THE TRUTH ABOUT SALARIED WORKERS AND OVERTIME
One of the first questions I ask during an initial consultation with a potential client is whether he or she earns overtime pay for working...
FAMILY MILITARY LEAVE PROVISIONS: WHO IS COVERED?
With our armed forces coming back from abroad, many families are facing the prospects of caring for our wounded soldiers. This article discusses some of...
OBJECTIVE VS. SUBJECTIVE DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITY
What can you do if your long term disability insurance (LTDI) claim has been denied for lack of “objective” medical evidence? To successfully appeal and...
SHOULD I BE PAID FOR MY INTERNSHIP?
Finding a job in today’s economy is not easy; however, it does not mean you should work for free. In order to get a foot...
WHAT IF I CAN’T RETURN TO WORK AFTER MY MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE?
Most employees have heard about the Family & Medical Leave Act (or, “FMLA”). You or someone you know may even have exercised their rights under...
WHAT IF MY EMPLOYER HAS NO WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE?
Wisconsin law requires employers of all sizes, with few exceptions, to maintain worker’s compensation insurance covering all of their employees. Regrettably, some employers, in order...