Is it right for a company to send you to collection, even though they already cashed my check?

Your rights are likely governed by the Wisconsin Consumer Act and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You should consult with an...

Is it legal for a company who recently took over my employer to cut our wages to minimum wage?

An employer may change wage rates as long as the employee knows the wage rate before working that particular pay period. If the employer pays...

Is it possible for white people to be discriminated against?

Making employment decisions based on someone's race is generally unlawful. The "because of race" is one of the key issues. All races are protected....

How difficult is it to prove blackballing?

"Why" you cannot get a job seems to be the important issue. It is the reason that will determine whether you have legal rights to enforce. i...

In addition to filing a complaint with the Equal Rights Division, you may be pursuing a claim for unemployment benefits. If so, the employer must...

Can I file a law suite?

the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws may provide you with a remedy for disclosing a medical condition to employees that have no...

Can my employer make me repay the company for a lost deposit?

wisconsin law prohibits an employer from making wage deductions for loss without the employee's written consent after the loss occurs. you cannot...

If I have a private collection agency trying to collect from me what can I do to stop them from filing on my credit score

You need to dispute the debt in several ways: 1. in the court action by responding to the complaint filed against you; 2. with the plaintiff or...

Boss is cutting hours, but not equally

Generally, an employer is able to reduce someone's hours without violating the law when there is no conflict with an employment agreement for a...

If a judgement was placed on me without me being served, what rights do I have

You will need to file a motion with the court that entered the judgment, asking the court to vacate the judgment. That will give you the...