Milwaukee Discrimination Lawyer
Protecting your legal rights as a former employee is what we do at the law offices of
Alan C. Olson & Associates, s.c. From offices in the greater Milwaukee metro area, our lawyers champion your cause. The law, the facts, and your rights are the corner posts by which we use our knowledge to develop your case, build strength, and establish justice.
Contact our team of Milwaukee discrimination attorneys to schedule a free, confidential initial phone consultation regarding any of the following employment-related legal practice areas.
Contract Claims
Discrimination
- Age
- Disability
- Gender / Sex
- Pregnancy
- Race / National Origin / Religion
- Sexual Orientation
- Sexual Harassment
Employment Benefits
- COBRA
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Social Security Benefits
- Unemployment Compensation
- Wage Claims
Retaliation
- False Claims Act (FCA)
- Invasion of Privacy
- Wisconsin Healthcare Worker Retaliation Act
- Wrongful Discharge – An “At-Will” Employment Exception
Q: Can I get fired or demoted for enforcing my rights?
A: An employer may not discipline or fire an employee for opposing harassment or discrimination in the workplace.
Q: If I am laid off, does my employer have to pay me severance?
A: Not unless the employer has an established past practice or policy of paying severance to laid-off employees.
Q: What does it mean to be an “at will” employee?
A: Absent a contract, discrimination or retaliation, an employer may terminate an employee for any reason.
Q: Is my employer required to accommodate my disability?
A: An employer has a duty to interact with a disabled employee to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be made that allows the employee to perform the essential functions of the job without placing an undue burden on the employer.
Q: What should I do if my employer is conducting illegal activity?
A: In some cases you will not be protected against retaliation unless you report the illegal activity to a state or federal enforcement agency. Upon advice of a lawyer, you may want to make a formal report outside the company and let the employer know you did so.
Q: How do I recover pay for overtime hours that my employer refuses to pay?
A: You can go back a period of two years to recover unpaid overtime wages if you misclassified as an exempt employee, even if you are salaried.
Q: My long-term disability benefits have been cut-off; what can I do?
A: We sue all of the national LTD carriers when they wrongfully deny our clients’ benefits. To learn more about this please give us a call today!
Q: What does it cost to have an attorney at my unemployment hearing?
A: The attorney fee is set by statute at 10% of your maximum benefit amount.
Q: Can a lawyer negotiate a better severance package for me?
A: There may be leverage to negotiate a better package if you were terminated because of age, race, national origin, sex, disability, or refusing to violate the law. There may also be equities that apply to your entitlement to more pay.
Q: How do I have a severance agreement reviewed by a lawyer?
A: We will discuss it generally at no charge. A detailed review of the severance agreement and comprehensive consultation is conducted for a flat fee of $450.
Q: Can my employer fire me for no reason?
A: An at-will employee can be fired for any reason except discrimination or retaliation.
Contact us through this Web site or by phone to schedule a free initial consultation concerning anything from a hostile work environment, to a retaliatory discharge.
