Holding my check 1. They are waiting to see if they get a citation and a customer is disbuting 4 cartons of cigs they bought.

Wisconsin has rules on the Employers ability to withhold wages for damages caused by employees. Typically, it is not allowed unless the employee...

I hurt my back at work and claimed workmans comp which was approved. I have now quit that job and am working pt at another comp

You cannot work full time and still get temporary disability benefits. However, if your doctor thinks you are at an end of healing period and...

Unemployment benefits are denied in Wisconsin if the employee is terminated for "gross misconduct". It is up to the U.C. Dept to make that...

I injured my back about 7 years ago at work from a a fall and was on workmans comp for about 3 weeks.

You decide whether you want to re-open a claim or initiate a new one, not the ins. company. However, it is up to your doctor to tell you whether ...

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How long is the statute of limitations for a work related injury in Wisconsin

The statute of limitations is 12 years from injury date or last indemnity payment to from the Ins. Carrier, which ever is later. Additional claims...

I was injured at work and put on limited duty restrictions.I have since been terminated and cannot find work do to restrictions.

I would file a claim for the benefits as soon as you can. The forms can be obtained form the Worker's Compensation Division. The employer and/or...

I have been planning on firing an employee for the past six months. She just broke her ankle at work. Can I still fire her?

This is a difficult scenario. Ideally, being an employee-at-will state, you should be able to let someone go if they are not performing their job...

Can an employer make me take time off during the work week and require me to come to work on a Saturday?

Yes, the employer may set the work week. If the hours worked from week to week do not exceed 40, then no overtime is due.

I was fired for misconduct. Will I have a chance at unemployment until I find a job?

There is a legal definition of "gross misconduct" that the UC office uses to determine if benefits are awarded. If gross misconduct if found as...

Is there a chance my attorney's request for court date got lost in the system? Have been waiting 6 months and still nothing.

I agree with the prior comments on this question. A Certification of Readiness(COR) must be filed to trigger the scheduling of a hearing. If an...