What is sexual harassment in Wisconsin, and all other states? Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited. Victims of sexual harassment can recover damages including, but not limited to, loss of income, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional pain and mental anguish, inconvenience and other damages. There are two types of sexual harassment. The […]
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WISCONSIN EMPLOYMENT LAW: THE COMPLAINT PROCESS UNDER THE WISCONSIN FAIR EMPLOYMENT LAW
There are steps to take if you feel your employer has violated the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law. The first is to file a complaint with the Equal Rights Division. For a complaint to be valid, it must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discrimination. Complaint forms with instructions are available from the Equal […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: If I am Injured on the Job can I Choose my Doctor?
The simple answer is, yes. You may choose any physician as well as some other specialist as long as they are licensed in the State of Wisconsin. In some circumstances where an injured employee has filed a worker’s compensation claim and moved out of state we have worked with the worker’s comp insurance company to […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: Can I Have a Worker’s Compensation Claim and a Lawsuit for the Same Injury?
The quick answer is “yes”, depending upon the circumstances. If you are working at the time of an accident caused by the negligence of another person, as long as that person is not a co-worker or your employer, you can get both worker’s compensation benefits and damages from the negligent party. For example, if your […]
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation: What is an IME (Independent Medical Exam)?
Recently, I received a call from a new client. She called because friends and family told her she needed an experienced worker’s compensation attorney. Although her family thought she needed an attorney, she wasn’t sure because all was well with her case and in fact she was scheduled for an “IME”. Having practiced worker’s compensation […]
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