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An FMLA-Eligible, Ineligible Employee?

Yup, you heard right. This issue was most recently addressed in Pereda v. Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., a case out...

National Labor Relations Board – Not Just for Unions

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has historically been a “union agency,” but it is now beginning to expand beyond...

No-Fault Attendance Policy Can Open Potential for Fault

Under a “no-fault” attendance policy, an employee accrues one point per absence, regardless of the reason for the absence. After...

The Perils of Not Hiring an Employment Law Attorney: Cautionary Tales

We see you rolling your eyes. “Oh, go figure, 2 employment attorneys preaching about the ‘dangers’ of not being represented...

12 Divided by 4 = Option 3…What? Just Wait for It.

In a previous post about the Family & Medical Leave Act, we noted that covered employers must grant eligible employees...

Yay or Nay? The Potential Certification Consequences under the FMLA

For those of you paying attention, that title rhymed. In any event, as we touched on in a previous post, certification...

Basic FMLA Responsibilities for Employers

We spent the last post providing an overview of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - who’s covered, who’s...

Quick Facts about the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Although we discuss the Family & Medical Leave Act on our website, we thought we would provide a second source...

Proof Workplace Discrimination Can Happen to Anyone

The attorneys at Walcheske & Luzi, LLC are continually surprised by the number of people who believe workplace discrimination could...

Background Checks Can Be a Liability to WI Employers

Not handling the background check process correctly or misusing the information contained within the background check, also called a consumer...