Katherine Charlton
“Ministerial Exception” Expansion Hurts Employees of Religious Organizations
Seventh Circuit Granting Religious Organizations Significant Deference on Federal Employment Laws Many employees are protected from workplace harassment and discrimination by Title VII of the...
Ten Hawks Quindel Attorneys Named in 2019 Wisconsin Best Lawyers
Hawks Quindel, S.C. is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys have been named to the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and...
Workplace Rumors Can Lead to Title VII Sexual Discrimination Claim
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently found a sexual discrimination claim rooted in false sexual workplace rumors to be viable under Title VII. This...
LGBTQ Tenants Protected By Federal & Wisconsin Housing Law
LGBTQ tenants who suffer homophobic slurs and/or physical assault by fellow tenants may file claims under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA). Housing providers who...
Workplace Sexual Harassment and Title VII in the #MeToo Era
Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace in the #MeToo Era Remains Very Difficult The #MeToo Movement has given many women confidence to raise allegations of...
Six Common Acts of Illegal Housing Discrimination WI Residents Should Know
If you have been frustrated during your search to rent or purchase residential housing by acts that do not seem fair to you, local, state...
Transgender Employee Rights Protected by Title VII in Sixth Circuit
Transgender Employee’s Rights Protected As Sex Discrimination Under Title VII The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision in March 2018 concerning the...
5 First Steps When Planning a Divorce
Deciding to file for divorce, or learning your spouse intends to file for divorce, is a very stressful time in life. Here are a few...
Retention Agreements Affect Your Employment and Financial Future
Retention Agreements May Affect Your Employment and Financial Future When companies merge and acquire one another, their employees can face an uncertain future. If you...