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1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice, Employment Law and Workers' Compensation for Wisconsin on
Q: I feel like my medical privacy has been violated in the workplace. Just curious about my options.
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 7, 2016

Generally, there are few remedies other than a slap on the wrist to the provider. Suggest you contact a member of the Wisconsin Assn for Justice that handles employment issues--they give free consultations.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I quit my job on March 18th after 12 years and 1 week of being employed by them. I had just got my vacation time renew

ed because it was my anniversary date. I have 3 weeks of vacation coming plus 1 day that I was not allowed to use from last year. They indicated that they do not pay for unused vacation time. Is that legal?

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Mar 23, 2016

Most states do not have laws regarding payment of paid time off when one leaves a company. The general rule is that if a company policy says they will pay them out, then they have to.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I had Doctor note for last week to be off due to bad flu and it stated I should not return till I had no fever for over

24 hours they ended up laying me off is this right

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Mar 15, 2016

Find a local attorney and go over all of the facts with them. There is way too little detail in your question, and there are a lot of questions your attorney would need to ask.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: If I was physically assaulted by my employer, what should I do?

I was slapped in the face by my employer last year. Didn't know what to do and now I'm thinking about it and think something should have been done legally.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 8, 2015

Why did you wait for a year? That was a battery and it was a crime. Now, a year later you ask if you can report it to the police?

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Q: Does the suaztez vs plastic dress up co. also count for wisconsin regarding to vacation pay after termination
Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 10, 2012

Could you please rephrase your question?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can an employer legally not pay you for holiday pay if emergency occured & had dr excuse not to return for 3 days?
Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 10, 2012

Your question is unclear; no employer is required to pay holiday pay or sick pay unless a contract says otherwise.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Can my employer deduct from my pay the processing fee when a client pays with a credit card? Is it legal?
Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 10, 2012

There is a statute about what can be deducted from wages. You should speak to an employment law attorney about the details of your situation because what you describe may not fit the statute precisely. You might be able to find an attorney willing to do some preliminary research for little or no... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Employment harassment due to disability, loss of said employment. Now they wish to settle. I forfeit my rights.

Settlement is for $3750 after attorney fees. I have to give up my right to free speech, infringement on my right to seek employment, and sell out my integrity. At least if I lose in court they cannot take away my rights. I wish there were somewhere I could get answers. The only answer from my... View More

Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 10, 2012

Work with your attorney and try to decide which is the correct route to take. No attorney can offer you legal advice when you are already represented. It sounds like you have already identified the rub in your situation; such tradeoffs are not uncommon. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Wisconsin on
Q: Do I need a Dr excuse to call in sick to work? Is there a maximum of days I can be absent before I need an excuse?
Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 10, 2012

If you are an at will employee, you could be fired if your employer doubts you were really sick. As a practical matter, a doctor's note is reasonably good evidence that you were actually sick. Some employers are explicit about wanting to see doctors' notes. If you have a disability or... View More

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Q: Fired from my job because I got hurt and currently receiving Social Security can I get unemployment benefits in WI.

Permanant restrictions can only do seditary work but still able to work full time. Can I receive wisconsin unemployment benefits because I got hurt on the job and collecting unemployment? My job couldn't accomidate my seditary recommendations from my doctor so he fired me. I have been able to... View More

Nick Passe
Nick Passe
answered on Feb 10, 2012

You should be able to receive unemployment benefits unless you were let go because of fairly serious misconduct. I do not know if receipt of unemployment benefits would lead to a partial or dollar-for-dollar reduction in your eligibility for disability benefits.

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