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Hi i use to work at the Janesville Wal -mart for 7 years. n they fired me for me pregnant with twins.

Matthew's answer | Answered on January 19, 2015

Wisconsin is an At-Will Employment state. Therefore, an employer may terminate you for any reason. However, the employer may not terminate you...

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Should I file an appeal for my eligibility decision? I was written up previously.

Matthew's answer | Answered on November 19, 2014

You are entitled to file an appeal for your eligibility decision, which would lead to a hearing. At the hearing, the employer has a burden of...

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Need information about the 21 day security deposit WI law

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Generally, the landlord has twenty-one days from the end of the Lease to send to you your Security Deposit. Failure to do so may result in up to...

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City has lost or is refusing to release part of my personnel file to me. Do I have any legal options?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Municipal Law for Public Records in Wisconsin governs some discretion as to the release of personnel files of employees. Some documents or...

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I have an owner that keeps bullying myself and the staff. Im always wondering if this is the day I'll walk in only to be fired .

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Your employer is able to fire you for any reason so long as it is not discrimination as Wisconsin is an "at-will" employment state. Being...

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What are the grounds for filing a lawsuit for Wrongful Termination, Discrimination and Defamation of Character?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Wisconsin is an "at-will" employment state, which means an employer can fire you for any reason so long as it is not discrimination (i.e. race,...

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I was fired from my job for an "abusive action" to a costumer. What can you suggest me to do?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

Wisconsin is an at-will employment state, meaning they can terminate you so long as it is not for discrimination (i.e. race, gender, age). Some...

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On my lease my landlord checked to box stating that I have a month to month lease but also completed the section of a yearly

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

It may depend on how the form itself reads. If both boxes are checked, then there may be some confusion, which could change the process for any...

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Eviction proof of publication

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

First, you may wish to consult an attorney to discuss the specifics of this case in more detail and have the attorney look into the court records...

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Can i be fired for having to take a leave of absence for day treatment related to mental illness?

Matthew's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

Wisconsin is an "at-will" employment state, meaning the employer can terminate you for any reason so long as there was not discrimination. A...

Matthew J. Galvin's Answers (52)

Hi i use to work at the Janesville Wal -mart for 7 years. n they fired me for me pregnant with twins.

Should I file an appeal for my eligibility decision? I was written up previously.

Need information about the 21 day security deposit WI law

City has lost or is refusing to release part of my personnel file to me. Do I have any legal options?

I have an owner that keeps bullying myself and the staff. Im always wondering if this is the day I'll walk in only to be fired .

What are the grounds for filing a lawsuit for Wrongful Termination, Discrimination and Defamation of Character?

I was fired from my job for an "abusive action" to a costumer. What can you suggest me to do?

On my lease my landlord checked to box stating that I have a month to month lease but also completed the section of a yearly

Eviction proof of publication

Can i be fired for having to take a leave of absence for day treatment related to mental illness?