Employment & Labor Law Posts

10/13/2018    Blogs    Employment Lawyers at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

The National Business Ethics Survey reveals how often co-workers report misconduct & what types of misconduct are commonly reported. It also shows many questionable ethical actions are considered OK Read More »

09/30/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Is my employer violating the law in refusing overtime pay for my work beyond eight hours a day or 40 a week? Read More »

09/26/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

I told one of my co-workers what I thought of our supervisor. The supervisor overheard me and fired me. Can I get unemployment benefits? Read More »

08/20/2018    Blogs    Ellen Frantz, Employment Law Attorney

Under Wisconsin law, employers don’t have to keep individual personnel files, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep at least some information. Read More »

04/09/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

How can I prove age discrimination if I am fired, demoted, or passed over for promotions? Read More »

04/09/2018    Blogs    Ellen Frantz, Employment Law Attorney

Employment contracts limit an employer’s right to fire the employee and the employee’s right to quit. Read More »

03/26/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

My employer says I can only take six weeks since I’ve only been with the company a year.  Read More »

03/09/2018    Blogs    Ellen Frantz, Employment Law Attorney

I was fired from my job for being late for work or calling in sick—all related to clinical depression. Do I have any legal recourse?   Read More »

11/06/2017    Blogs    Brent Smith, Employment Law Attorney

Employers always need to be aware of the potential for resume fraud.  Read More »

10/09/2017    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

The Wisconsin Supreme Court clarifies language in a 2013 state employment law that made it easier for employers to deny unemployment claims Read More »