Know Your Rights – Age Discrimination is Unlawful

Employers shall not discriminate against employees or qualified applicants based on their age. Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate based on an employee or potential employee’s protected class. Under both Federal and Wisconsin law (Wis. Stat. § 111.33), age is a protected...

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Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination  

If you have had an encounter with law enforcement, you may have an arrest record; and if you have been found or plead guilty to any arrest, you likely have a conviction record. While arrest or conviction records undoubtedly have many implications on your life, the good news is that Wisconsin law protects you from...

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Employee Non-Compete Agreements May be Deemed a Violation of U.S. Labor Law

Nearly one-in-five Americans are bound by a non-compete agreement. A non-compete agreement is an agreement between an employee and employer that “prohibits the employee from competing with the business directly or indirectly for a specific duration of time after their employment has ended.” These agreements are typically signed prior to an employee starting their position...

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