Category Archives: Resources for WI Workers

November 23, 2010

WI Supreme Court Upholds Decision in Favor of Employees Fired By Employers Looking to Avoid Benefit Payments

This Wisconsin State Bar article describes a recent WI Supreme Court case, US Bank, the outcome of which I think is very helpful for diverse employee benefits situations.  The WI SC was split (the even # was due to Justice … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2010

Article for Consumers Regarding Car Safety

Buying a car?   Driving one?  Then check this article out for safety tips.

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April 19, 2010

Article “Understanding Conflict Dynamics” By J. Kim Wright

This is an interesting article about conflict resolution by J. Kim Wright, posted on the American Bar Association website. The article is geared toward lawyers.  But its advice applies well for anyone involved in any type of conflict, including those … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2010

WI Anti-Bullying Bill, Part II: What Could it Mean for Workforces and Employers if Enacted?

Wisconsin’s anti-bullying bill, if enacted, would prohibit employers’ “abusive conduct” that cause employees “tangible harm.” I wrote a post here that summarizes the bill. This post (Part II) speculates what effects the bill could have, in real-life, if enacted.  (If … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2010

Workplace Anti-Bullying Bill Considered By Wisconsin Legislature, Part I

Image by Rustic Roads via Flickr Wisconsin legislators are considering enactment of a bill, 2009 Assembly Bill 894, that prohibits workplace bullying by employers. The bill seeks to prohibit abusive work environments in Wisconsin, and to allow a worker subjected … Continue reading →

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April 3, 2009

Know of Good Resources for Laid Off Workers (Esp. WI)? Please Pass Them On…

I am on the lookout for helpful resources for employees who have been laid off, particularly resources for laid off workers in my state of Wisconsin. If anyone knows of helpful resources in the areas below, I’d be very grateful … Continue reading →

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