My position was recently terminated at a company I have worked at for almost 20 years; i have been offered a severance package

I have assisted people in many different States and circumstances, and potential legal rights and severance or settlement leverage vary wildly...

Severance Pay

Your question is a good one, but is not a question that could be reliably answered without discussing specific details with an attorney. You should...

Wisconsin DOL found violation with my employer regarding my FMLA complaint. Do I need an attorney at this point?

One important consideration is how much total money (in wages and otherwise) you lost as a result of your employer's actions. If that amount of...

If an employer has yet to pay wages from 2014 but the W2 reflects the wages I'm supposed to get, is it legal to file?

You should definitely speak with (1) an employee rights attorney AND (2) a tax adviser (accountant or tax attorney) before making any decisions or...

Can i sue for unpaid wages and moving expenses due to a breach in contract when I was underpaid for 2 years?

I have dealt with IL law wage matters in Federal court, and IL law potentially provides basis for legal rights or claims. I say "potentially"...

I received a severance package from my employer but they want me to sign a waiver or release prior to receiving my severance pay

Whether you have leverage to negotiate a better severance agreement depends on whether you have any potential legal claims that are viable. Most...

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How can I nevotiate a severance package?

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Does employers by law pay overtime

It is likely, but not certain, the employer is violating the Federal overtime law (FLSA) and Wisconsin overtime law (administered by WI Dept. of...

Is it legal in Milwaukee for an employer to expect from a part time employee to work overtime without payment?

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