Prescription painkiller abuse is taking an enormous toll at work. It’s costing billions in missed workdays and productivity and also driving up health care and workers’ compensation costs. Yet the stigma of drug abuse prevents employees and employers alike from addressing the issue. Here’s how you can help.
Combatting the Prescription Drug Crisis
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
-
What to Do When Workers Hit the Top of Their Pay Range
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Address these situations with a mix of alternative reward solutions, proactive career discussions and, in some cases, evaluations of...
-
Prior Salary Can’t Justify Gender Pay Disparity, Appeals Court Rules
Janet L. Heins|9th Circuit, News, Pay Equity, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A job applicant’s prior salary can’t be used to justify wage differences between male and female employees, the 9th...
-
DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Expand FLSA Tip Sharing
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) announced on Dec. 4 a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow more...
-
Salary History Bans Could Reshape Pay Negotiations
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many state and local legislatures are banning employers from asking job candidates about their past pay—and salary negotiations may...
-
Close the Gender Pay Gap with Career Parity
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Global and Cultural Effectiveness, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The pay gap between men and women in the U.S. is real, but it is predominantly caused by fewer...
-
Will Tax Reform Spare 401(k) Pretax Contributions?
Janet L. Heins|Benefits and Taxation, Defined Contribution Plans, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The “buzz” that a GOP tax reform bill would limit pretax contributions to employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts grew louder last...
-
Lack of Communication Sinks FMLA Claims
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employer has no obligation under the Family and Medical Leave Act to restore an employee to the same...
-
Women's March Attendees Want Equality in the Workplace
Janet L. Heins|Gender, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Many women at the Womens March in Washington, D.C., said they want to see businesses and lawmakers put an...
Categories
Contact – 262-241-8444
Recent Posts
Contact the Attorneys of H.E.L.P. – Heins Employment Law Practice Employee Rights Law Practice LLC for a Free Initial Phone Consultation. We serve EMPLOYEES AND PLAINTIFFS ONLY in Milwaukee, Whitefish Bay, Fox Point, Shorewood, River Hills, Hartford, Elm Grove, Pewaukee, Lake Geneva, Merton, West Bend, Brookfield, Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Germantown, Fond Du Lac, Appleton, Manitowoc, Cedarburg, Port Washington, Grafton, Sheboygan, Green Bay and Madison Wisconsin on employee discrimination, retaliation, harassment, FMLA (Family Leave Medical Act), and employee rights.
We do not represent any employers, so you can be sure there will never be a conflict of interest. We can represent employees of private companies and federal employees all of the way to the Wisconsin Supreme court and beyond all of the way to U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.
Wisconsin Employment Attorneys Serving the Greater Milwaukee Area and Wisconsin For free consultation* or to set up an appointment with our team of dedicated employment law attorneys:
Contact our law firm online, Call our office at 262-241-8444 or Toll free at 866-241-8444
H.E.L.P. – Heins Employment Law Practice Employee Rights Attorneys
200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101
Brookfield, WI 53005
*There is no charge for your initial phone consultation.