By: Alan M. Levy On April 24, 2019 the United States Supreme Court held that an employee cannot expand an individual claim to a class action arbitration unless both parties have explicitly agreed to that process. Arbitration is created by contract; the parties must agree to waive their statutory right to have a court determine […]
By: Alan M. Levy What happens when employee benefit plan participants are not accurately informed of their rights? Who is liable for an error or a failure to inform a participant or beneficiary about their eligibility for benefits? The best protection for a plan fiduciary is often a clear, well-written current plan document. Employers sponsor […]
Lindner & Marsack, S.C. announced today that Oyvind Wistrom will take over duties as the Firm’s President. Wistrom has been with the Firm since 1994, has been a shareholder since 2005 and has served on the board of directors since 2014. At the same time, Lindner & Marsack has added two new associates to their […]
On March 5, 2019, a Federal Judge reinstated the EEO-1 pay data reporting requirement for all covered employers. Covered employers include employers with over 100 employees or federal contractors with 50 or more employees and a government contract worth $50,000 or more. The EEO-1, otherwise known as The Employer Information Report, is a compliance survey […]
WHEN: May 8, 2019 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 375 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI WHERE: Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel Registration and a continental breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m. Click here to register. This COMPLIMENTARY half-day seminar will address the latest labor and employment topics impacting employers today, including: 2019 Legal Updates for Labor, Employment and Worker’s Compensation Is Your Company Protected? Legal Challenges in a Tight Labor Market Mental Health, Alcohol & Opioids in the Workplace: Recognizing an Employee in Crisis and the Impact on Employment Policies and Worker’s Compensation […]