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I was denied a job solely based on my criminal background!(felons). The last felon was in 2013. Now I have to fight this on my own. I have to answer 3-4 questions and send it back to ERD. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I was also felt that I was discriminated after they found out I was pregnant. I was no longer allowed to do the job I was hired to do.
My last day with them was July 6 and they only just noticed the overpayment last week. I work in Wisconsin, but they have properties in other states.
answered on Jun 13, 2024
It is well-settled that anxiety and depression CAN be a disability but is not always necessarily a disability. You may or may not be disabled. But, unless your employer is a medical professional, your employer likely lacks the education, training, experience, and knowledge to make that diagnosis.
answered on Sep 14, 2023
Yes, with certain limited exceptions based upon religious beliefs.
I have type 2diabetes.. my blood sugar spiked and caused me to “lose consciousness” for a bit. I tested my glucose level and it was 245 which is high, as my level is 134 or lower. Was terminated for “sleeping on the job “. I wasn’t offered medical attention, even though I worked in the... View More 
answered on Jul 28, 2021
This largely depends on whether your employer knew about your medical condition, that you weren't actually sleeping on the job, or that you needed medical attention. More information about your situation is necessary to determine whether you have a claim under the Americans with Disabilities... View More
I have a Doctor's note stating I should work from home. The office has not been professionally cleaned, there "are sanitizing wipes if needed.." There is only one bathroom for the entire floor of the office building I am in. Over half of the staff already works from home. I have... View More
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answered on May 26, 2020
Under federal law, you likely have the right to ask for a reasonable accommodation for your disability. Have you shared the doctor's note with management or human resources? If not, immediately write a request for a reasonable accommodation to work from home. Your doctor's note needs... View More
I was a stay at home father for three years. So once my 4yr old son started school. I decided to for back to work in my field of management. I started a job at gordmans retail store with is owned by a big company called Stage Store. Well I hurt me left arm back in October and have been seen by many... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2020
This is a complex and fact-intensive scenario that you would need to discuss with an attorney to receive any kind of meaningful direction. Your post remains open for four weeks, but one option you could consider is to contact a Wisconsin workers' comp attorney to discuss the denial of the WC... View More
I approached my employer about picking up my own accounts and doing my own crowns. All I needed from him was to mill them. Everything else would have been done out of my house and would not have burdened him in any way. I offered him reimbursement for the milling. He said he did not like the idea... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2019
No legal recourse for you against your employer. If your employer does this work and you are competing while an employee, there may be legal recourse that your employer can take but that would depend on Wisconsin laws.
answered on Apr 17, 2018
Sections 111.321 and 111.322(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes prohibit employers from denying opportunities because of an arrest or conviction record. The facts you describe violate those prohibitions.
I have been constantly harassed by a co-worker; verbally, including gossiping about my pregnancy, and physically by being pushed while passing in the hallway. It's been reported countless times to both direct manager and HR, yet no corrective action has taken place. The harassment takes place... View More
Found out 2 weeks after terminated my injury has been caused by my job. Can i sue them for this in wisconsin?
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Your remedy is workers comp. Look for a member of the Wisc. Assn for Justice who handles workers comp and employment issues.
My partners recently voted to hire a less qualified male over a much more qualified female. The vote was for a managers position that is being vacated by a male. Our wisconsin LLC has no female managers. All partners agreed the female was much more qualified. When I suggested that this might leave... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2017
There is a more practical question: what is the likelihood that the female candidate will sue? Most business decisions boil down to managing risk. And in terms of litigation, businesses need to consider and weigh likelihood of a lawsuit and the likely cost of defending a lawsuit. It is probably... View More
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