Author Archives: Tara Ingalls

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SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION OBLIGATION

On June 1, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores.  The issue in the case was the scope of an employer’s obligation to accommodate the real or perceived religious beliefs and practices of employees and applicants. Samantha Elauf was a practicing Muslim who wore a headscarf to […]

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Employers May Force Existing Employees to Sign Non-Compete Agreement

Under Wisconsin law, for a non-compete agreement, or any other form of restrictive covenant, to be enforceable it needs to be supported by adequate consideration (something of value received by the employee). While Wisconsin courts have previously decided that the execution of a restrictive covenant at the commencement of the employment relationship constitutes adequate consideration, […]

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PROPOSED EEOC WELLNESS PLAN REGULATIONS FOCUS ON COVERAGE, INCENTIVES AND VOLUNTARINESS OF PARTICIPATION

On April 20, 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published its proposed regulations regulating employer wellness plans under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  The proposed rules attempt to strike a balance between allowing wellness plans to offer incentives for employee participation while, at the same time, limiting incentives to defined percentages in order to prevent […]

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Registration is Still Open!

Registration and a continental breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m.  Click here to register. April 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel 375 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin This FREE half-day event will address current topics in labor, employment, benefits and worker’s compensation law and provide employers across industries with practical […]

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Registration is now open for our Annual Compliance/Best Practices Seminar!

Registration and a continental breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m.  Click here to register. April 28, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel 375 South Moorland Road Brookfield, Wisconsin This FREE half-day event will address current topics in labor, employment, benefits and worker’s compensation law and provide employers across industries with practical […]

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Restrictive Covenant Reform Proposed for Wisconsin

On March 5, 2015, Senate Bill 69 (bill) was introduced by Senator Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee). If passed by the Wisconsin legislature and signed by the Governor, the bill would eliminate the current version of Wisconsin’s restrictive covenant law, Wis. Stat. § 103.465. The statute applies to agreements with employee such as non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure […]

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USCIS Extends Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants

On February 24, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued final amended regulations, revising 8 C.F.R. Parts 214 and 274a.  The revised regulations extend eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident status.  Eligible individuals […]

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