Due to Essential Tremor I'm unable to do part of my job. I can no longer draw blood.

LTD policies normally contain an "own occupation" and an "any occupation" provision. In other words, for the first 2 years after disability, you...

Can a workplace/employee be sued do to Harassment/bullying issues from employee to employee?

Wisconsin recognizes the constructive discharge doctrine which involves situations where the employer allowed intolerable work conditions to exist...

My work gave me a 2 day suspension because I called in one night because of a medical issue.

You may have a disability discrimination claim. Depending on the size of the company and the duration of your employment you may also have an FMLA...

Is it legal for me to get demoted during a medical leave?

As you are not yet covered by the FMLA, your are protected against discriminatory or retaliatory demotion only if your medical leave is motivated...

I filed for unemployment benefits after I was fired from my job. I was denied because of misconduct.

I have to disagree with the Minnesota attorney. "Misconduct" is no longer the standard in Wisconsin for UI benefits. Wisconsin's discharged...

Background Check for Health Services

I've had the issue come up in a number of cases. You are entitled to take the question literally and answer "no". Only under very limited...

Can an employer fire me re hire me than refire me in under 24 hours

This the nature of an at-will employment relationship so it's unlikely that you have a legal claim against the employer.

What should I report, if anything, if I am on unemployment and fail a pre-employment drug test?

The issue is whether you testing positive rendered unavailable for work during a certain time period. You will need to speak with a lawyer to...

Can an employer withdraw a severance package if employee does not sign immediately?

If you are over 40 years of age the employer must allow you 21 days to consider the document, and another 7 days to change your mind after you sign...

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Is it illegal to terminate an employee because they are "costing" them too much money on their health insurance?

The medical insurance provided by your employer likely qualifies as a Welfare Benefit Plan so you are protected from any retaliation based on the...