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The Difference Between Employees and Independent Contractors

With wage and hour claims on the rise, employers should be diligent about taking preventive measures. One action that can be...

Combatting Pay Discrimination in the Workplace

In 1998, Lilly Ledbetter filed an equal-pay suit against a Goodyear tire plant in Alabama under Title VII of the Civil...

Understanding Family & Medical Leave Act Interference in Wisconsin

Both the Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) and federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protect an employee’s right to...

Performance Reviews: Legal Pitfalls Employers Should Watch For

Performance reviews are an important process when managing a team. An evaluation that is done well benefits both the employer...

Wrongful Termination vs. At-Will Employment

Some believe that being fired is automatically unlawful, or, conversely, that employers can terminate workers for any reason at all....

Tips for Preventing Employee Burnout in 2025

As the year winds down, employers may find that employee burnout becomes more noticeable. End-of-year deadlines, holiday schedules, and annual...

How to Navigate Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

As the fall season commences, many workplaces see an increase in requests for time off for religious observances. Holidays such...

Walcheske & Luzi’s Tips for Employers as Summer Winds Down

The end of summer is an important transition period for employers. Seasonal schedules shift back to regular hours, and summer...

How to Manage Expectations with Holidays & Overtime Pay in Summer

Summer brings sunshine, long weekends, and a wave of employee time-off requests, but it can also bring confusion around holiday...

Heat Safety and OSHA Compliance for Outdoor Workers

As temperatures rise this summer, so do the risks for employees who work outdoors. Prolonged exposure to heat and humidity...