Employment & Labor Law Posts

Three holiday cautions for employers

11/14/2023 Blogs Ellen Frantz, La Crosse Employment Lawyer

Signs that the holidays are here are inescapable. From the music in the stores to the wreaths on the doors, the sounds and symbols are everywhere—in homes, churches and, yes, even workplaces. Read More »

Employment Law Seminar

10/17/2023 Events Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Employment law attorneys at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, share recent developments and current issues in employment law. Read More »

Legal Dilemma: Does workers' comp cover mental health?

10/16/2023 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

I know that workers’ compensation will cover physical injuries sustained while on the job, but will it also cover mental illness stemming from my workplace? Read More »

Conducting job interviews: Questions to avoid

09/26/2023 Blogs Joe Veenstra, Employment Law Attorney

If you’ve ever conducted a job interview, you know firsthand how tempting it can be to ask as many questions as you can to get to know candidates both professionally and personally. Read More »

Protected classes: when letting go of an employee gets complicated

08/22/2023 Blogs Ellen Frantz, La Crosse Employment Lawyer

What happens when you need to terminate someone for cause but it appears to be discriminatory? Read More »

Employee monitoring and surveillance

08/06/2023 Blogs Brent Smith, Employment Law Attorney

Electronic employee monitoring has gained popularity recently, particularly as remote or hybrid work models have increased. If you want to monitor yours, it's important to know the legal risks involved. Read More »

FTC proposes end to noncompete agreements

02/13/2023 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

In its ongoing efforts to promote fair competition and protect consumers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a proposed ban on noncompete clauses. Here's how that could affect you. Read More »

Legal steps and considerations for hiring your first employee

09/25/2022 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Despite how eager you might be to onboard that help, there are some legal obligations you have to take when you're ready to hire your first employee. Read More »

Injured at work, what should I do?

05/29/2022 Blogs Joe Veenstra, Workers' Compensation Attorney

If you get injured at work and don't think you can continue at your job, it's essential to know your rights. Read More »

Understanding workers' compensation in Wisconsin

03/12/2022 Blogs Joe Veenstra, Employment Law Attorney

If your health care provider says you need more treatment and your employer denies your workers' comp, knowing your legal rights is essential Read More »