Danielle Schroder
Can You Take Work Leave for the Flu Under FMLA? Find Out Here
Your Right to Take Time Off of Work For the Flu Flu season is upon us. And unfortunately, even the healthiest practices cannot always prevent...
Changes to WI ETF Disability Benefits Programs Begin in 2018
Starting January 1, 2018, the WI Dept of Employee Trust Funds will no longer offer a Long Term Disability Insurance program. Instead, it will continue...
Court Grants Final Approval For Settlement On Behalf Of Security Officers Required To Attend Unpaid Training
Judge William Conley has granted final approval to a $150,000 settlement on behalf of security officers working for Total Security Management in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana,...
Does A Mental Health Limitation Apply To Your Claim For Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits?
As we have written about previously, mental health issues can be as debilitating as those affecting a worker’s physical health. When a suffering worker files...
Legal Protection for Wisconsin Taxicab Drivers with Criminal Records
Recent news coverage involving Madison taxicab drivers illustrates the stigma associated with labels such as “criminal,” “sex offender,” and “felon.” Once an individual has a...
How to Get Long-Term Disability Benefits If You Cannot Work Due to Fibromyalgia
Our firm regularly represents individuals who have been denied short or long term disability insurance (STDI or LTDI) benefits. Some individuals have debilitating physical injuries,...
Legal Protection For Wisconsin Employees Whose Health Conditions Affect Their Work
Medical conditions complicate both personal and professional life, and can adversely affect work performance in myriad ways: You may be falling asleep at work, unable...
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...
CAN AN INSURANCE COMPANY DENY ME LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS WHEN I CANNOT PERFORM THE SPECIFIC DUTIES OF MY JOB?
Employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance (LTDI) policies provide income to employees who are unable to perform their job for an extended period of time, typically six...