Monthly Archives: June 2023

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BOOTING UP COMPUTER NOT COMPENSABLE UNDER THE FLSA

By Sally A. Piefer Wage and hour cases in Wisconsin and across the country have been on the rise. A large percentage of wage and hour cases are filed as class action lawsuits. Often, unsuspecting employers are the targets of lawsuits, or a claim is filed as a result of an employee seeking legal advice […]

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REMINDER: EXPANDED PROTECTIONS FOR PREGNANT AND NURSING EMPLOYEES

By Samantha J. Wood On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) will go into effect.  This law, which was previously discussed here, extends the protections for pregnant workers by requiring employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees and prohibits employment practices that discriminate against qualified employees […]

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