Employment & Labor Law Posts

Employment contracts: weigh pros and cons

04/09/2018 Blogs Ellen Frantz, Employment Law Attorney

Employment contracts limit an employer’s right to fire the employee and the employee’s right to quit. Read More »

Maternity leave: can I take off three months?

03/26/2018 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

My employer says I can only take six weeks since I’ve only been with the company a year. Read More »

Termination: depression was a factor; do I have recourse?

03/09/2018 Blogs Ellen Frantz, Employment Law Attorney

I was fired from my job for being late for work or calling in sick—all related to clinical depression. Do I have any legal recourse? Read More »

Office romances: weighing the risks

02/03/2018 Blogs Ellen Frantz, La Crosse Employment Attorney

People today spend a lot of time at work, so it’s no surprise the workplace is one of the top places to meet potential romantic partners. Read More »

Resume fraud more common than one might think

11/06/2017 Blogs Brent Smith, Employment Law Attorney

Employers always need to be aware of the potential for resume fraud. Read More »

New Wisconsin law making it easier to deny unemployment under scrutiny

10/09/2017 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

The Wisconsin Supreme Court clarifies language in a 2013 state employment law that made it easier for employers to deny unemployment claims Read More »

5 tips for choosing a great lawyer

08/17/2017 Blogs Brent Smith, La Crosse Attorney

Whether you need help with estate planning, a divorce or a personal injury lawsuit, you’ll want and need to have the right attorney in your corner. Read More »

Five Tips for Employee Evaluations

05/22/2017 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, La Crosse WI Lawyers

While employers in Wisconsin are not required to give evaluations or keep personnel files—they are wise to do them, and do them thoughtfully Read More »

EEOC Charges Filed in 2016

05/15/2017 Blogs La Crosse WI Employment Lawyers at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

If you think we've moved beyond employment discrimination issues in recent years, you may want to rethink that position. Read More »

Five tips for choosing a lawyer

09/29/2016 Blogs Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC

Chances are at some point in your life, you'll need a lawyer. It is the nature of the complex world we live in that sometimes we need the guidance of an attorney to protect our interests. Whatever the reason, you want to make sure you get the caliber of representation you deserve. Read More »