Employment Law
CAN I BE FIRED FOR COMPLAINING ABOUT MY BOSS TO OTHER EMPLOYEES?
Under the National Labor Relations Act, employees have the right to engage in protected “concerted activity” – whether or not they are in a union....
AGE DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS IN WISCONSIN
Between 2000 and 2010, the population 45 to 65 years old grew 31.5 percent to 81.5 million.1 This age now makes up 26.4 percent of...
EMPLOYERS MAY BE REQUIRED TO REASSIGN DISABLED EMPLOYEES TO VACANT POSITIONS. THE SEVENTH CIRCUIT “CORRECTS [A] CONTINUING ERROR” IN ITS DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION JURISPRUDENCE
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion on September 7, 2012 that clarifies employer responsibilities to disabled employees under the Americans with Disabilities...
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...
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,...
WHAT HAPPENS IF I’VE BEEN ACCUSED OF CAREGIVER ABUSE OR NEGLECT?
The United States Department of Labor has estimated a 20% job growth rate for Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants for the years 2010-2020. These healthcare...
CAN I TAKE LEAVE TO ACCOMMODATE MY DISABILITY?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that employers do not discriminate because of a person’s disability. The ADA’s nondiscrimination mandate includes the obligation to...
EEOC ISSUES NEW GUIDANCE ON CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
On April 25, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance relating to criminal background checks by employers. The guidance updates, consolidates, and...