Employment & Labor Law Posts

09/09/2019    Blogs    David Pierce, Employment Lawyer

Overtime pay comes down to whether employees are considered exempt or nonexempt.  Read More »

08/12/2019    Blogs    David Pierce, Defamation Lawyer

Defamation is a tricky area, particularly as it pits harm to one’s reputation against free speech. Read More »

04/29/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, sometimes called ERISA, provides important protections should you be terminated prior to retirement. Read More »

04/15/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins

Like any other requests surrounding disabilities, employers must treat seriously employee requests to bring service animals to work. Read More »

03/25/2019    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins

I’ve been applying for jobs recently and a lot of employers want to conduct a background check. Read More »

10/13/2018    Blogs    Employment Lawyers at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

The National Business Ethics Survey reveals how often co-workers report misconduct & what types of misconduct are commonly reported. It also shows many questionable ethical actions are considered OK Read More »

09/30/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Is my employer violating the law in refusing overtime pay for my work beyond eight hours a day or 40 a week? Read More »

09/26/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

I told one of my co-workers what I thought of our supervisor. The supervisor overheard me and fired me. Can I get unemployment benefits? Read More »

08/20/2018    Blogs    Ellen Frantz, Employment Law Attorney

Under Wisconsin law, employers don’t have to keep individual personnel files, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep at least some information. Read More »

04/09/2018    Blogs    Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

How can I prove age discrimination if I am fired, demoted, or passed over for promotions? Read More »