I think im being cheated of wages?

Typically, overtime is calculated on a weekly basis and requires overtime after 40 hours in a week. There is a limited exception for employment in...

I can't get my last 2 paychecks ? What can I do to get paid? Does the employer need to compensate me for days waiting?

Wisconsin law states that "any employee...who quits employment or...shall be paid in full by no later than the date on which the employee regularly...

Can my previous employer hold my last check?

Wisconsin law requires that the employer pay employees within 31 days from the date wages are earned. If your employer is holding checks longer...

Do I have to pay for damages I made by mistake to a restaurant I work at?

This likely depends on how the accident occurred and how the employer is asking you to pay. Wisconsin Statue 103.455 indicates that "No...

Workplace retaliation ?

There are a number of statutes that prohibit retaliation for opposing illegal conduct in the workplace. However, not every complaint about...

I want to litigate my club's owner for misclassification of employment status.

There have been several cases challenging the misclassification of exotic dancers as independent contractors. Typically, the courts look at the...

Timecards at work contantly tampered with, what can I do to stop it?

Assuming you are an hourly, non-exempt employee, if the time cards accurately reflect the hours you are working and the secretary is modifying them...

Arbitration agreements are increasingly common, and often result in waiving your right to bring certain employment related claims against your...

Can you be fired for taking a 30 minute lunch break when you punch out?

Under Wisconsin law, your employer must pay you for any break of less than 30 minutes or any meal period where you are not free to leave the...

Can I be fired for disputing a deduction from my paycheck?

There is a Wisconsin statue which limits your employer's ability to deduct such amounts from your paycheck. That statute makes it improper for...