Employer gave us a week Notice that they were closing.

When Employer Notice Must be Given Employers generally are covered by the WBCML law if they employ 50 or more persons in the State of Wisconsin...

How is a Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form still voluntary if you are required to fill it out?

Disability inquiries must relate specifically to the candidate's ability to do the job and made only after a conditional offer of employment is made.

What can I do about a non compete that can potentially put me in a difficult position in the future?

At first appearance the verbiage appears to be enforceable BUT there are many other legal and factual issues to take into consideration. There was...

Have employment law problem for years,d a year ago hired a lawyer. Now employer hints that he and I should just talk in private

In my experience, it's extremely important to have only one channel of communication between the employee and employer. That is exactly why you...

Do I have a legal right to renegotiate my employment contract?

In Wisconsin there is a covenant of good faith and fair dealing that applies to all contracts. This legal doctrine and others may form a basis for...

I have been off work since 1/2015 on short term disabilty, Sedgwick aproved my FMLA but stopped my check, Can they do that

The termination of your STD benefits is an appealable issue and should be undertaken if you ultimately intend to apply for LTD benefits (assuming...

Collecting long term disability through my employer

If your disability started while you were still employed, your LTD benefits will likely continue even after the employment is terminated. Indeed,...

Based on the facts you have shared thus far, I'd recommend that you request your complete administrative record from Prudential. They have 30 days...

EEOC/ ERD Sexual Harassment Complainant Rights? Am I protected from meritless civil suits after filing complaints?

Here's your answer: The Complainant stated a claim for relief under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act where she alleged that her former employer...

While on doctor advised, employer approved FMLA leave for required surgery, my position was eliminated. Doesn't FMLA protect me?

With no absolute right to reinstatement, whether an employer violates the FMLA turns on why the employee was not reinstated. Family and Medical...