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THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION CHANGES COURSE ON RELEASING EMPLOYER POSITION STATEMENTS TO CHARGING PARTIES

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May 10, 2016 / Discrimination/Equal Rights, EEOC

By: Daniel Finerty & Oyvind Wistrom Employers that have endured the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s charge process concerning allegations of discrimination, harassment or retaliation know that an effective, persuasive position statement responding to a charge is critical to securing a successful outcome. For years, employers could be assured that the EEOC would not share its […]

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STATUS OF RIGHT TO WORK LAW

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April 29, 2016 / Court Decisions & Legislation, Wisconsin

By: Thomas W. Mackenzie We issued an E-Alert on April 13 addressing Right to Work. Since then, a number of clients have asked for further clarity on the status of Wisconsin’s Right to Work law following the issuance of the Dane County decision. On April 8, 2016, a Dane County Circuit Court judge found unconstitutional […]

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Amendments to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act Effective March 2, 2016!

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March 3, 2016 / Court Decisions & Legislation, Wisconsin, Workers' Comp

By: Chelsie D. Springstead The much-anticipated changes to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act were signed by Governor Walker on February 29, 2016 and went into effect yesterday – March 2, 2016! Please see the Act 180 Statutory Language and Act 180 Plain Language Summary of the bill which is now in effect.   I have summarized a few of the […]

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You are Invited! 2016 Worker’s Compensation Spring Symposium

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February 17, 2016 / Firm News, Wisconsin, Workers' Comp

Register Now for the 5th Annual Worker’s Compensation Spring Symposium! The Lindner & Marsack worker’s compensation team has been recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as one of the nation’s preeminent worker’s compensation defense practices. You now have the opportunity to join our first tier ranked team for a half-day morning worker’s compensation seminar we […]

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Register Now! Annual Compliance/Best Practices Update

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February 16, 2016 / Uncategorized

Registration and a continental breakfast will be served beginning at 7:30 a.m.  Click here to register. WHEN: April 14, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel 375 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI This FREE half-day event will address current topics in labor, employment, benefits & worker’s compensation law and provide employers […]

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THE SUPREME COURT DENIES ERISA PLAN’S RIGHT TO REIMBURSEMENT

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February 10, 2016 / Uncategorized

February 10, 2016 By: Jenna K. Leslie On January 20, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that a self-funded ERISA plan could not seek reimbursement for health insurance benefits from a participant who prevailed in a lawsuit against a third party if the settlement or award had been spent or comingled into the participant’s general […]

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SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL COMPLIANCE/BEST PRACTICES SEMINAR!

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January 29, 2016 / Court Decisions & Legislation, Firm News, FMLA, NLRB, Regulatory & Compliance, Unions/Collective Bargaining, Wisconsin, Workers' Comp

Please mark your calendar for Lindner & Marsack, S.C.’s Annual Compliance/Best Practices Seminar! WHEN:         April 14, 2016 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. WHERE:       Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel 375 South Moorland Road Brookfield, WI This FREE half-day event will address current topics in labor, employment, benefits & worker’s compensation law and provide employers across industries with […]

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NEW PAY TRANSPARENCY RULES ARE NOW IN EFFECT FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

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January 27, 2016 / Regulatory & Compliance

By: Laurie A. Petersen and Samantha J. Wood On January 11, 2016, the final rule implementing Executive Order 13665 went into effect. This rule makes it unlawful for federal contractors to discharge or discriminate in any manner against any employee or job applicant because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed his […]

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2016 Worker’s Compensation Gamble

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January 15, 2016 / Firm News, Wisconsin, Workers' Comp

Lindner & Marsack’s worker’s compensation defense practice is well recognized as an industry leader in providing work injury defense services to many of Wisconsin’s largest employers and insurance carriers. Doug Feldman heads the Firm’s highly regarded work injury defense team and is a founding Board Member and current President of Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin. Kids’ […]

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