60 Second Memos
September 28, 2011
September 21, 2011
60 Second Memos
The GSH 60 Second Memo is our electronic newsletter, created to inform companies about employment law issues affecting the workplace, providing straightforward advice about recent case decisions and changes in the law, emerging legal issues in the workplace, and best practices for addressing your legal and HR issues.
A Costly Reminder About the Importance of Consistent Application of Company Policies
September 28, 2011 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
September 28, 2011 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
FLSA Anti-Retaliation Provisions and Job Applicants
September 21, 2011 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
September 21, 2011 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Seventh Circuit Holds that Pregnancy Complications Can Be a Disability under the ADA
September 14, 2011 — Aaron J. Graf
September 14, 2011 — Aaron J. Graf
NLRB Requires Employers to Post New Employee Rights Notice
September 7, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
September 7, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
August 31, 2011 — Jerome Coenic-Taylor, Esq.
August 31, 2011 — Jerome Coenic-Taylor, Esq.
EEOC Examines Use Of Leave As Reasonable Accommodation
August 24, 2011 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
August 24, 2011 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
E-discovery At First Byte
August 17, 2011 — Suzanne M. Glisch, Esq.
August 17, 2011 — Suzanne M. Glisch, Esq.
Special Alert - Auto Insurance Changes In Wisconsin, What You Need To Know
August 16, 2011 — Anique N. Ruiz, Esq.
August 16, 2011 — Anique N. Ruiz, Esq.
What Wal-Mart v. Dukes Means For Employers
August 10, 2011 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
August 10, 2011 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
The ADA And The Danger Of The Seemingly Obvious
August 3, 2011 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
August 3, 2011 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
How Not To Get Burned By Your Company’s Summer Picnic
July 27, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
July 27, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Whether An Employer Has A Duty To Accommodate Is A Question For Which There Is No Simple Answer
July 20, 2011 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
July 20, 2011 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
Be Mindful Of What Your Employees Do For Fun On-the-Clock - It Could Cost You
July 13, 2011 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
July 13, 2011 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
More Means Less - The OFCCP Proposes Major Changes To Scheduling Letter To Reduce Burden On Contractors
June 29, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
June 29, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Wisconsin Employers Face Loaded Decision With Impending Concealed Carry Law
June 22, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
June 22, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
“Leveling the Playing Field for Employers? Government Initiatives Against Misclassification”
June 22, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
June 22, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
The Professional Networking Predicament - Negative Or Positive, There Could Be A Lawsuit
June 15, 2011 — Perla C. Alvarez, Esq.
June 15, 2011 — Perla C. Alvarez, Esq.
I Spy, You Spy, Employer Spy - What Some Employers Are Doing To Combat Employee Sick Leave Abuse
June 8, 2011 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
June 8, 2011 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
The Qualifying Overtime Premium - A Complicated But Potentially Very Helpful Way To Structure Overtime
June 1, 2011 — Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
June 1, 2011 — Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
New York Enacted Major Changes For Employers Regarding Wage And Payroll Information
May 25, 2011 — Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
May 25, 2011 — Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
When Employment Handbooks And Contracts Attack - Unintended Consequences From Written Promises To Employees
May 18, 2011 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
May 18, 2011 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Special Alert - Wisconsin Governor Signs Law Preempting Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
May 11, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
May 11, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Preserving The Status Of Your Exempt Positions During Tough Economic Times
May 11, 2011 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
May 11, 2011 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Supreme Court Holds Anti-Retaliation Provision Of The Fair Labor Standards Act Covers Oral Complaints
May 4, 2011 — Stephen L. Knowles
May 4, 2011 — Stephen L. Knowles
When It Comes To Title VII Obligations, The Customer Isn’t Always Right
April 27, 2011 — Elizabeth Conkin, Esq.
April 27, 2011 — Elizabeth Conkin, Esq.
EEOC Continues Increased Scrutiny Of Applicant Credit Checks
April 20, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
April 20, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Special Alert - Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Preempted
April 13, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
April 13, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
EEOC Publishes New, Final ADA Regulations
April 13, 2011 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
April 13, 2011 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Best Practice Lessons From Best Pallet Decision
April 6, 2011 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
April 6, 2011 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
When Facebook Gets Unfriendly - Social Networking Postings May Constitute Protected Activity
March 30, 2011 — Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
March 30, 2011 — Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
Special Alert - Court Of Appeals Reinstates Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Law Though Pending Legislation May Void It
March 24, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall Esq. and Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
March 24, 2011 — Jill Pedigo Hall Esq. and Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
When The MVP Is The Alleged Harasser
March 23, 2011 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
March 23, 2011 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Time Running Out To Provide Comments To EEOC On Regulation Review
March 16, 2011 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
March 16, 2011 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
The Supreme Court Takes A Staub At Cat’s Paw Liability
March 9, 2011 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
March 9, 2011 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Light Dusting - A Brief Survey Of Snow Day Issues For Employers
March 2, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
March 2, 2011 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
EEOC Inquiring Into Employer Practice Of Not Hiring Out-of-Work Job Applicants
February 23, 2011 — Michael Mishlove, Esq.
February 23, 2011 — Michael Mishlove, Esq.
The California Supreme Court Takes Away "Kin Care" From Employees with Uncapped Sick Leave
February 16, 2011 — Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
February 16, 2011 — Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
Rules Are Not Always Made To Be Broken - When Disabilities Cause Conduct Violations
February 9, 2011 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
February 9, 2011 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Unsafe At Any Character Length - Employee Texting While Driving Update
February 3, 2011 — Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
February 3, 2011 — Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
Six Degrees Of Separation - Supreme Court Expands Scope Of Title VII Retaliation To Third Parties
January 27, 2011 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
January 27, 2011 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Breastfeeding In The Workplace - An Update For 2011
January 19, 2011 — Ken Chang, Esq.
January 19, 2011 — Ken Chang, Esq.
Don’t Be Foiled By Your Own Contract - The Importance Of Carefully Drafting Cause Provisions In Employment Contracts
January 12, 2011 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
January 12, 2011 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Anti-SLAPP Laws Give Employees New Grounds To Assert Retaliation
January 5, 2011 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
January 5, 2011 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
Special Alert - NLRF Proposes Rule Requiring Notice To Employees Of Their Rights To Join And Form Unions
December 23, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
December 23, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Accommodating Employees’ Religious Practices And Beliefs - The Devil Is In The Details
December 15, 2010 — Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
December 15, 2010 — Mary Pat Gallagher, Esq.
Belo Contracts - The Fair Labor Standard Act’s Little-Known Timesaver
December 8, 2010 — Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
December 8, 2010 — Gregory B. Gilmore, Esq.
Being Compassionate But Cautious - Workplace Conversations Under The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act
December 1, 2010 — Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
December 1, 2010 — Julie T. Bittner, Esq.
Under New ADA Amendments, Cancer In Remission Is A Disability
November 17, 2010 — Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
November 17, 2010 — Laurie Wiedenhoff, Esq.
Change is in the Air: What The 2010 Mid-Term Elections Mean To Greenhouse Gas Regulation
November 8, 2010 — Ben C. Grawe, Esq.
November 8, 2010 — Ben C. Grawe, Esq.
Grooming Standards in the Workplace: How Much is Too Much?
October 27, 2010 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
October 27, 2010 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
Reexamining The Substantial Relationship Test Under The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act
October 20, 2010 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
October 20, 2010 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
The Workplace At Halloween - Don’t Let Costumes Cost You
October 13, 2010 — Ken Change, Esq.
October 13, 2010 — Ken Change, Esq.
Can You Be Held Liable For Retaliating Against Someone Who Never Opposed Discrimination?
October 6, 2010 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
October 6, 2010 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
The New Reality For Employers Caught In The Economic Downturn
September 29, 2010 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
September 29, 2010 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Get It Right The First Time
September 22, 2010 — Stephen L. Knowles
September 22, 2010 — Stephen L. Knowles
Guns In The Workplace - A Refresher
September 15, 2010 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
September 15, 2010 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Key Differences between the ADA and California’s Anti-Disability Discrimination Law that Companies with California Employees Should Know
September 9, 2010 — Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
September 9, 2010 — Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
The Financial Reform Act’s Little-known Diversity Provision And What It May Mean To You
September 1, 2010 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
September 1, 2010 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
Are Businesses Breaking the Law by Making their Interns Work?
August 25, 2010 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
August 25, 2010 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Independent Contractor Agreements - One Size Does Not Fit All
August 18, 2010 — Michael Mishlove, Esq.
August 18, 2010 — Michael Mishlove, Esq.
When Race-Neutral Nicknames Go Terribly Wrong
August 11, 2010 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
August 11, 2010 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Same Sex Sexual Harassment - Overview And Investigative Challenges
August 4, 2010 — Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
August 4, 2010 — Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
I Want To See My File And I Want To See It Now! - How To Handle Personnel Records Requests
July 28, 2010 — Julie Tomka, Esq.
July 28, 2010 — Julie Tomka, Esq.
How To Deal With Common Interviewing Pitfalls
July 14, 2010 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
July 14, 2010 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
What’s Next For Texts- An Employee’s Right To Privacy After Quon
July 7, 2010 — Kenneth B. Chang, Esq.
July 7, 2010 — Kenneth B. Chang, Esq.
DOL Explicitly Declares FMLA Protections Apply To LGBT And Other Non-Traditional Families
June 30, 2010 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
June 30, 2010 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Recent Cases Bolster Employers’ Right To Discipline Employees For Comments To Media Or In Blogs
June 23, 2010 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
June 23, 2010 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Can Prescription Drug Side Effects Cause a Disability Under the ADA?
June 16, 2010 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
June 16, 2010 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
When Performance Evaluations Cause Problems
June 9, 2010 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
June 9, 2010 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
Sixth Circuit Establishes New Guidelines For Employment Claim Waivers
May 26, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
May 26, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Supreme Court Reaffirms Discretion Of ERISA Plan Administrators
May 19, 2010 — Stephen L. Knowles
May 19, 2010 — Stephen L. Knowles
Increased Enforcement Activity Expected From Department Of Labor And EEOC
May 12, 2010 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
May 12, 2010 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Not All Workplace Vulgarities Are Created Equal
April 28, 2010 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
April 28, 2010 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
What Employers Should Know About Internet-Based Recruiting
April 14, 2010 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
April 14, 2010 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Special Alert - Recess Appointments To NLRB Present Major Concerns For Employers
April 12, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
April 12, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Is Ignorance Bliss? Not Under Title VII
April 7, 2010 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
April 7, 2010 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
Can Your Employee Secretly Record Conversations with Management?
March 31, 2010 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
March 31, 2010 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Special Alert - DOL Ruling Excludes Mortgage Loan Officers From Administrative Exemption To The Fair Labor Standards Act
March 26, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
March 26, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
Congress Extends Eligibility For COBRA Subsidy
March 24, 2010 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
March 24, 2010 — Matthew J. Feery, Esq.
EEOC Proposes New Age Discrimination Regulations and Promises Clarification of "Reasonable Factors Other than Age" Defense
March 17, 2010 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
March 17, 2010 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Workplace Privacy - Becoming An Oxymoron?
March 11, 2010 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
March 11, 2010 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Supreme Court Determines Your Principal Place Of Business
March 3, 2010 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
March 3, 2010 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
EEOC Powers Are Broad, But Not Unlimited
February 24, 2010 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
February 24, 2010 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Workers’ Compensation Leave Can Run Concurrent With Federal Medical Leave
February 17, 2010 — Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
February 17, 2010 — Laurie J. Wiedenhoff, Esq.
The Perils Of Electronic Signatures
February 10, 2010 — Michael Mishlove, Esq.
February 10, 2010 — Michael Mishlove, Esq.
Developing A Social Media Policy
February 3, 2010 — Kenneth B. Chang, Esq.
February 3, 2010 — Kenneth B. Chang, Esq.
Litigating After Gross: One Plaintiff – Two Burdens?
January 27, 2010 — Julie L. Tomka, Esq.
January 27, 2010 — Julie L. Tomka, Esq.
U S Supreme Court To Consider Third-Party Retaliation
January 20, 2010 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
January 20, 2010 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
2010 Labor Law Outlook - Employee Free Choice Act To Resurface
January 13, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
January 13, 2010 — Vincent T. Norwillo, Esq.
2009 - A Year In Review And A Glimpse Ahead At 2010
January 7, 2010 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
January 7, 2010 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Special Alert - COBRA Subsidy Extended Into 2010
December 23, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq. and Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
December 23, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq. and Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
When Your Star Employee Is a Criminal: A Look at Wisconsin’s Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Law
December 16, 2009 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
December 16, 2009 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Employers Beware - Recent Cases Heighten The Scrutiny Courts Give Benefit Determinations Under ERISA
December 9, 2009 — Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
December 9, 2009 — Cynthia L. Sands, Esq.
Commentary - Firefighter Examinations And Disparate Impact Claims - A Hot Topic For The Supreme Court
December 2, 2009 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
December 2, 2009 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Allegedly ‘Inflexible’ Leave Policy Comes Under Attack
November 18, 2009 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
November 18, 2009 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
"Don’t Ask About Wages – Don’t Tell?"
November 14, 2009 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
November 14, 2009 — Kathleen M. Paustian, Esq.
Employee, Consultant Or Independent Contractor? Now Is The Time To Reconsider Classifications
November 11, 2009 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
November 11, 2009 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
Gross Interpretation? Sixth Circuit Quick to Reaffirm McDonnell Douglas’ Application to ADEA Cases
October 28, 2009 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
October 28, 2009 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
Winter Can Bring ADA Claims Along With The Blues
October 21, 2009 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
October 21, 2009 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
EEOC’s Proposed ADA Regulations Are Now Available For Public Comment
October 14, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
October 14, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
The Benefits Of Putting Policies In Place And Pursuing Them Proactively
October 7, 2009 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
October 7, 2009 — Lynn Urkov Thorpe, Esq.
Estate Planning Crucial During Down Economy
September 30, 2009 — Eido M. Walny , Esq.
September 30, 2009 — Eido M. Walny , Esq.
The Brother’s Keeper Federal Protection Of Employees With Caregiver Responsibilites
September 23, 2009 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
September 23, 2009 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Privacy And Leave Concerns And H1N1 Flu
September 16, 2009 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
September 16, 2009 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Illegal Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Credit History?
September 2, 2009 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
September 2, 2009 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Side Jobs, When Your Employee Is Seeing Someone Else
August 26, 2009 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
August 26, 2009 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
Federal Court Holds That Company May Be Held Liable For Retaliation Against Supplier
August 19, 2009 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
August 19, 2009 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
Wisconsin Grants FMLA Rights To Domestic Partners
August 5, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
August 5, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
FLSA to Plaintiffs: Put It In Writing!
July 29, 2009 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
July 29, 2009 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
It’s All Fun and Games until Someone Loses an Eye: How a New Manager’s Office Banter Can Haunt You
July 22, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
July 22, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Ricci V DeStefano - A Cautionary Tale For Employers
July 15, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
July 15, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Who, What, Where, When And How? What Do The New FMLA Notice Requirments Mean To Me?
July 9, 2009 — Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
July 9, 2009 — Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
Protecting Social Security Numbers In The Workplace
July 1, 2009 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
July 1, 2009 — Angela K. Dorn, Esq.
When Employees Come To Work Sick … What Is The Healthy Families Act?
June 24, 2009 — Karin Zeigler, Esq.
June 24, 2009 — Karin Zeigler, Esq.
Getting Paid For Sleeping On The Job
June 17, 2009 — Stephen L. Knowles, Esq.
June 17, 2009 — Stephen L. Knowles, Esq.
Special Alert - Milwaukee Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Declared Unconstitutional
June 12, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
June 12, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Mid-year Review: A Quick Reference to New Employment Laws
June 10, 2009 — Kathleen Paustian, Esq.
June 10, 2009 — Kathleen Paustian, Esq.
Proposed Changes In Wisconsin Comparative Negligence Law And What This Could Mean To Companies Doing Business In Wisconsin
June 3, 2009 — David B. Carr, Esq.
June 3, 2009 — David B. Carr, Esq.
Background Checks . Four Things Every Employer Needs To Know To Stay In Compliance With The Fair Credit Reporting Act
May 28, 2009 — Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
May 28, 2009 — Kerrie Murphy, Esq.
Proposed Amendments To The Equal Pay Act Could Have Far Reaching Effects
May 21, 2009 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
May 21, 2009 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Sixth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds Disabled Retirees Lack Standing To Sue Former Employer Under ADA
May 13, 2009 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
May 13, 2009 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
Wisconsin On Verge Of Authorizing State Court Lawsuits For Recovery Of Compensatory And Punitive Damages
May 6, 2009 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
May 6, 2009 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
How To Handle The Serial Job Applicant
April 29, 2009 — Jacquelynn A. Ruiz, Esq.
April 29, 2009 — Jacquelynn A. Ruiz, Esq.
An Exclusive Remedy For One Employer Can Also Be A Personal Injury Claim To Another
April 15, 2009 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
April 15, 2009 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
"Grossing Up" Back Pay Awards: What That Means and Why You Need to Know About It
April 8, 2009 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
April 8, 2009 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
Milwaukee Issues Draft Rules For Implementation Of Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
April 3, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
April 3, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Can The EEOC Really Ask For All That ? Scope Of An EEOC Investigation
April 1, 2009 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
April 1, 2009 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Be Aware Of Potential Anti-Discrimination Protections For Independent Contractors
March 25, 2009 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
March 25, 2009 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Top Ten Things Managers Do That Lead To A Probable Cause Finding
March 18, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
March 18, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
What Employers Need To Know About Expired Green Cards
March 11, 2009 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
March 11, 2009 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
"Hi, sorry to leave this voicemail, but I won’t be in today . . ." Absenteeism and Attendance
March 4, 2009 — Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
March 4, 2009 — Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
Beware of Offensive Workplace Banter; It Could Cost an Employer in a Harrassment Lawsuit, Whether the Plaintiff Hears It or Not
February 25, 2009 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
February 25, 2009 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
Significant COBRA Changes Require Immediate Action From Employers
February 19, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
February 19, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope Of Title VII’s Opposition Clause
February 11, 2009 — Stephen L. Knowles, Esq.
February 11, 2009 — Stephen L. Knowles, Esq.
Milwaukee Court Enjoins Implementation of Mandatory Paid Leave Ordinance
February 6, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
February 6, 2009 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
The Retroactivity Of The Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Of 2009
February 4, 2009 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
February 4, 2009 — Gregory M. Wesley, Esq.
Don’t Fall Prey To Cat’s Paw Liability
January 28, 2009 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
January 28, 2009 — Jerilyn Jacobs, Esq.
The New FMLA Regulations (Part II): What’s New for Military Families and Employers?
January 21, 2009 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
January 21, 2009 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
The New FMLA Regulations - A Priority For 2009
January 14, 2009 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
January 14, 2009 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: How New Managers Can Avoid Discrimination Claims
January 7, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
January 7, 2009 — Marcie B. Cornfield, Esq.
Seven Tests For Just Cause
December 31, 2008 — Charles P. Magyera, Esq.
December 31, 2008 — Charles P. Magyera, Esq.
MMAC Suit Seeks to Enjoin City Sick Leave Ordinance
December 22, 2008 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
December 22, 2008 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
MMAC vs. City of Milwaukee
December 22, 2008 — Caselaw
December 22, 2008 — Caselaw
Will Any Of The Feathers In Obama’s Cap Be Green? What The Obama Administration Will Mean To Environmental Regulation?
December 17, 2008 — Jennifer Bolger, Esq.
December 17, 2008 — Jennifer Bolger, Esq.
Sixth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds That Employee’s Intermittent FMLA Leave Does Not Carry Over From One Year To The Next
December 10, 2008 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
December 10, 2008 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
What About Roberta? Transgenderism In The Workplace
December 3, 2008 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
December 3, 2008 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
When Can You Terminate An Employee Who Has Alleged A Work-Related Injury?
November 26, 2008 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
November 26, 2008 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
Milwaukee Becomes Third Major City to Pass Paid Sick Leave Legislation
November 20, 2008 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
November 20, 2008 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Interviewing Guidelines - A Review For Employers
November 19, 2008 — Bethany McCurdy, Esq.
November 19, 2008 — Bethany McCurdy, Esq.
Do Employees Have a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy With Respect to Text Messages?
November 12, 2008 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
November 12, 2008 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
The Tenth Circuit Court Of Appeals Holds That Driving Is Not A Major Life Activity Under The ADA
November 4, 2008 — Jacquelyn A. Ruiz, Esq.
November 4, 2008 — Jacquelyn A. Ruiz, Esq.
The Whens And Whys Of Helping Your Employee Obtain A Green Card
October 29, 2008 — Hugo P. Rojas, Esq.
October 29, 2008 — Hugo P. Rojas, Esq.
Dangerous Water Cooler Chatter: When Political Conversation at the Workplace Becomes Evidence of Discrimination
October 22, 2008 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
October 22, 2008 — Rasheed A. Simmonds, Esq.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
October 15, 2008 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
October 15, 2008 — Emery K. Harlan, Esq.
Facing The Facts About Facebook: Know The Risks Of Using Social Networking Websites To Conduct Job Applicant Research
October 8, 2008 — Alejandro Valle, Esq
October 8, 2008 — Alejandro Valle, Esq
Court Of Appeals For The District Of Columbia Holds That Sexual Relations Is A Major Life Activity
October 1, 2008 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
October 1, 2008 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
What About Bob? The Risks Of Termination
September 24, 2008 — Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
September 24, 2008 — Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
Lifestyle Discrimination: Should Employers Discipline Employees For Violating Policies That Regulate Off-Duty Conduct?
September 17, 2008 — September 17, 2008 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
September 17, 2008 — September 17, 2008 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
When "But I Have a Doctor’s Note!" isn’t enough
September 10, 2008 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
September 10, 2008 — Jill Pedigo Hall, Esq.
Contract Law May Trump Statute Of Limitations Of Employment Claims
September 3, 2008 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
September 3, 2008 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
FMLA Leave: Don’t Promise More Than You Can (or Need to) Deliver
August 27, 2008 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
August 27, 2008 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Always . . . A Woman: Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds In Vitro Fertilization Is Protected by The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
August 20, 2008 — Lynn U. Thorpe, Esq.
August 20, 2008 — Lynn U. Thorpe, Esq.
Congress On The Verge Of Expanding Protections For Disabled Employees
August 13, 2008 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
August 13, 2008 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
Employers! FMLA Does Not Guarantee An Employee’s Job While on Leave
August 6, 2008 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
August 6, 2008 — Philip S. Holloway, Esq.
A Private Location Other Than A Restroom Stall Update On Workplace Protections For Breastfeeding Mothers
July 23, 2008 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
July 23, 2008 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Answering Why Me In A Reduction In Force
July 16, 2008 — Jill P. Hall, Esq.
July 16, 2008 — Jill P. Hall, Esq.
U S Supreme Court Rules To Protect Employer Free Speech
July 9, 2008 — Charles P. Magyera, Esq.
July 9, 2008 — Charles P. Magyera, Esq.
Managing the Office Bully
July 2, 2008 — Marcie B. Corfield, Esq.
July 2, 2008 — Marcie B. Corfield, Esq.
Retaliation: The Implied Right To Sue
June 25, 2008 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
June 25, 2008 — Avery L. Goodrich, Jr., Esq.
The Five W’s Of Telling Someone They’re Fired
June 11, 2008 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
June 11, 2008 — Laurie E. Meyer, Esq.
Can Another Company Really Sue You for Race Discrimination?
June 4, 2008 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
June 4, 2008 — Warren E. Buliox, Esq.
What Is "Me Too" Evidence And Why Should You Care
May 28, 2008 — Stephen L. Knowles
May 28, 2008 — Stephen L. Knowles
Of Working Lunches, Golf Outings and Retaliation Claims
May 21, 2008 — Philip S. Holloway
May 21, 2008 — Philip S. Holloway
Stop Looking at my Genes! The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
May 14, 2008 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
May 14, 2008 — Bethany C. McCurdy, Esq.
Behind Every Discrimination Claim Lurks A Potential Retaliation Claim
May 7, 2008 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
May 7, 2008 — Brian A. Price, Esq.
"I’m Mad as Heck and Won’t Take it Anymore!" When Personality Conflicts Escalate Into Harassment
April 30, 2008 — Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
April 30, 2008 — Karin R. Zeigler, Esq.
When Loose Lips Sink Ships: Guarding Against Retaliation and Defamation Claims By Former Employees
April 23, 2008 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
April 23, 2008 — Alejandro Valle, Esq.
Judicial Review of Arbitration Awards: What’s the Scope?
April 16, 2008 — Jerilyn L. Jacobs, Esq.
April 16, 2008 — Jerilyn L. Jacobs, Esq.
How (and When) Do You Look Past the Arrest/Conviction Record of An Applicant or Employee?
April 9, 2008 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
April 9, 2008 — Felicia Miller-Watson, Esq.
Discrimination By Association: Another Pitfall For Employers
April 2, 2008 — Jesús J. Villa, Esq.
April 2, 2008 — Jesús J. Villa, Esq.
