Michael Modl WI

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  • >It's true isn't it? Bad things happen in >threes! > >I've been HR here for more than two years; it's >been a temporary position and it's coming to an >end. In the last two weeks I've been to the >lawyer more times th…
  • Michael Modl Editor, Wisconsin Employment Law Letter Axley Brynelson, LLP Linda: The only answer to this question that I have ever found, and I believe it to be the current state of the law is contained in an August 23, 1991 opinion letter from …
  • >Thank you for your quick response and I probably >should have stated in the initial post that the >issue of requiring an EE to use vacation would >be once the WIFMLA expires, as we require them >to run concurrently. Linda: …
  • >We are looking into changing our FMLA policies >to require employees to use any vacation time >before using unpaid leave when gone on FMLA >absences and I am wondering if there are any >notice requirements that need to be met…
  • >We have a short-term disability program that >allows for up to 26 weeks of payment in a >calendar year but the FMLA only allows for 12 >weeks of job protection. Once an employee uses >all their FMLA, how then does the STD pa…
  • Your understanding of the Wis FMLA is correct. An employer cannot require an employee to use paid leave but the employee may choose to substitute paid leave. Michael Modl Editor, Wisconsin Employment Law Letter Axley Brynelson, LLP
  • Michael Modl Editor, Wisconsin Employment Law Letter Axley Brynelson, LLP Even with the application being tossed, the defense will be the substantial relationship test. You should get copies of the conviction records, which you can get off of CC…
  • Michael Modl Editor, Wisconsin Employment Law Letter Axley Brynelson, LLP Linda: As you know, Wisconsin prohibits discrimination based upon arrest and conviction record. It sounds like part of the reason for not hiring the individual was that he…
  • >Here's the situation... > >A female EE has been working for an organization >for approx. 6 mos. in a clerical role (claims >processing). She has done an excellent job as >far as her work duties as well as her attitude, &…