We are trying to understand if deceptive trade practice is provable. Our daughter recently purchased a new car.

When a dealer puts add-ons into a car purchase contract, it is known as "packing the deal," and it is illegal. You do have legal recourse. I...

When an employer makes deductions from an employee's wages in Wisconsin, it runs the risk of violating the employee's rights. Where, as you...

Can creditor threaten arrest?

If a debt collector threatens you with arrest if you don't pay and calls a family member with the same message, it is not only abnoxious but also...

Does the WI Caregiver Law/Fair Employment Law allow employer to ask about the non-conviction information?

Wisconsin does have two laws that specifically govern background checks of entities involved in providing care to adults (Wis. Stat. 50.065) and to...

Do I have a chance of keeping my job?

The Department of Labor has a standard for that most employers use to have an employee get his doctor to certify the need for FMLA. You can get a...

Thousands of dollars were fraudulently taken from my bank account i informed bank within hours of these charges and asked them n

You may have rights. The argument is that the bank, not you, was defrauded, so it should replace the money in your account. This really requires...

Well, payday was this last Sunday, Sept 10, our employer paid some of the employees, but refused to pay 3 of us, lack of funds?

Where an employer does not pay you on payday, there is no waiting period per se for filing a claim for unpaid wages. While you mention a waiting...

Had calls from collection agency. Very harsh. I believe I have merit with my documentation, they mentioned it is not credible

You have many options for dealing with this claimed debt and the debt collector under Federal and Wisconsin law. You can and should submit a...

Bankruptcy that never was supposed to happen

Bankruptcy records are available online. Consulting with another attorney for a review of whether and what was filed and its status may be helpful...

Asked for Job description with essential functions and havent received it after a month, when do they need to provide it to me?

If the employer's delay in communicating the essential functions of your position or providing the job description is preventing you from obtaining...