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Wisconsin

Does Title VII cover sexual orientation?

03/23/2017
While the Trump administration may withdraw executive orders issued by the prior administration, the EEOC is moving ahead with its interpretation that sexual orientation discrimination is illegal under Title VII.

State-by-State Chart on Final-Pay Laws

08/14/2013
This chart summarizes the states’ final-pay laws. States without laws have been omitted.

State-by-state 2013 short-term child-care leave laws

07/08/2013

Here’s a chart summarizing states’ paid and unpaid short-term leave laws. In most cases, leave is unpaid, but employees may substitute paid leave. States that don’t have laws aren’t listed.

State document requirements for employing teens

05/17/2013
State law controls the age at which teens must obtain age certificates, working papers or parental consent letters and how long you must retain those documents. To help you get a handle on this crucial paperwork requirement, here’s a chart summarizing the state laws.

2013 State Direct Deposit/Paycard Laws

04/11/2013
State laws usually require that employees voluntarily participate in direct deposit or paycard programs. States may also allow paycard vendors to charge em­ployees fees, beginning with the second transaction. Here’s a chart that summarizes the states’ direct deposit/paycard rules.

Tax Year 2012 SSA Employer Service Liaison Officers

12/26/2012
Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of employer service liaison officers.

State-by-State Chart on 2012 W-2 Mag Media/E-Filing Requirements

11/09/2012
States have their own W-2 e-filing thresholds and specifications. Note: To date, some states haven’t released their W-2 e-filing information. In addition, states can change their e-filing requirements at any time. To get the full story, contact your state tax department.

Preferring Spanish speaker doesn’t amount to bias

10/18/2012
Some jobs require not just bilingual ability, but fluency in a particular language other than English. Hiring for that specific skill isn’t discrimination.

Remind bosses: No comments about EEOC complaints

10/18/2012
When an employee files an EEOC complaint or lets anyone know he has sued former employers, remind managers not to say anything.

When disagreement turns to cursing and threats, feel free to terminate for insubordination

10/18/2012

Plenty of employees have chips on their shoulders. Some are hypersensitive to perceived slights and constructive criticism. Others get angry over minor problems. Acting out has long been regarded as insubordination and grounds for discipline, including termination.