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    Employees Have Rights

Milwaukee Employment Attorney

Anyone that works for another will likely face a workplace issue or problem at some point during their career. When you face an issue or problem with your job, contact a Wisconsin employment attorney that can help. Carroll Law Firm, SC is a boutique Milwaukee area employment law firm that concentrates its legal practice on providing straightforward legal advice and superior legal representation to employees, executives and professionals in the greater Milwaukee Area and throughout the entire State of Wisconsin.

Employment law is a complex area of law. Employee rights law is not suited for a dabbler who has multiple practice areas. Employers who engage in illegal conduct against their employees rarely provide direct evidence of the true motivations for employment decisions. After an employee rights claim is made, employers have the recourses to hire large corporate law firms to defend their actions. Carroll Law Firm, SC focuses its entire legal practice on representing employees, professionals and executives. Loyalties will never be divided because the firm does not represent employers. Attorney Douglas J. Carroll, Jr., the founder and managing attorney at Carroll Law Firm, SC has the knowledge and skill to peel back the layers of management-speak and get at the truth. He has the experience and dogged tenacity to effectively fight for justice regardless of the size and recourses of the employer or the law firm they hire.

There are a myriad of State and Federal laws designed to protect employees. These laws can be complex and the process for pursuing claims can be daunting. There is absolutely no reason to go it alone. Carroll Law Firm, SC will partner with you to accomplish your goals. We know there is more to providing effective legal representation than making a strong legal argument. We take an individualized approach to client representation focusing on each client's unique situation. Whether you need real- world advice about your employment rights, a skilled negotiator or an aggressive litigator, at Carroll Law Firm, SC you can find a Milwaukee employee rights attorney to achieve results for you.



Attorney Douglas J. Carroll, Jr., believes that knowledge is power for employees. "Knowing your employment rights is the only way you can prevent them from being violated and seek redress if they have been violated." In many situations knowing your rights can allow you to protect yourself before there is a serious adverse employment action such as suspension or discharge. Indeed, knowing when and how to complain may stop an employer who is engaging in unlawful conduct in its tracks. For example, a victim of sexual harassment needs to know to whom and how to report a co-worker's or supervisor's unwelcome conduct to obligate an employer to act and to preserve legal claims if the employer fails to respond appropriately. Further, after there has been an adverse employment action knowing your rights can preserve your ability to enforce them. For example, in situations where discrimination is a potential issue, especially age discrimination, it is common employer tactic is to offer a severance agreement at the time of discharge. These agreements usually contain a release of claims and by signing such an agreement you could be prevented from pursuing valid legal claims against your employer. Know your rights before you act.

Discrimination Attorney



Employers are legally required to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees regardless of their protected category. Treating applicants and employees differently with respect to hiring, wages, promotions, discipline and discharge because of categories such as Age, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Race, Pregnancy and Conviction Record is illegal employment discrimination.
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Retaliation Attorney



In many situations it is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for asserting their legal rights or assisting others in asserting their employment rights in the workplace. Retaliation claims have been on the rise for the last decade. If you have taken a stand for what is right do not let your employer squash your career. If you believe you are being retaliated against contact a Milwaukee Employment Retaliation Lawyer and fight back.
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Sexual Harrassment Attorney



Don't be a victim. The law prohibits employers from subjecting their employees to unwelcome verbal, physical and graphic conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace. It does not matter if it is a co-worker, supervisor or owner that engages in sexual harassment - it is illegal. Ignoring sexual harassment will not make it go away. If you are the victim of sexual harassment contact a Milwaukee Sexual Harassment Lawyer to learn your rights and protect your career.
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Whistleblowers



There are a many state and federal laws that are designed to encourage whistleblowing by employees and protect them from retaliation when they do blow the whistle. Some of these laws provide for potentially large rewards for employees with the courage to report their employer's improper conduct. If you believe you have been retaliated against for blowing the whistle, act quickly to protect your rights because many of the statutes protecting whistleblowers have short timelines for filing claims.
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Executives



All too often executive and professional employees forget that at the end of the day they are still employees. Rest assured that the Company has not made this mistake and likely has a team of attorneys behind it. The fact is, executives and professionals often have complex legal needs and can also require a discrete approach to workplace issues and problems. Whether it be contract review and negotiation or a problem with discrimination or sexual harassment it is wise for executives and professionals to have a partner they can trust providing legal advice and counsel.
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Employment Contracts



Once you sign an employment contract, its terms are set in stone. In many cases employers draft one sided employment contracts that limit employee rights. Don't sign away your rights. Contact a Milwaukee Employment Attorney to review the proposed contract and negotiate changes to make it a fair agreement. Likewise, if your employer has breached or you have been accused of breaching your employment contract it is important to get quality legal representation quickly.
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Severance Agreements



Although severance payments are not required absent a company policy, many employers offer severance packages to discharged or laid off employees. These agreements usually require the employee to release all of his or her potential claims against the employer and can be completely one-sided. It is important to fully understand the proposed agreement and the value of the claims you are releasing before you sign a severance agreement.
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Non-Compete Agreements



Many employers attempt to limit an employee's post-employment opportunities through a non-compete agreement. Although disfavored under the law if properly drafted they can be enforceable. If you have been presented with a non-compete agreement, are contemplating a job change in the shadow of such an agreement or are involved in a dispute with an employer relating to a non-compete agreement contact a Milwaukee Employment Attorney today.
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Unemployment



Many employers add insult to injury after discharging an employee by contesting their application for unemployment insurance benefits. Wisconsin's new unemployment insurance laws make it even easier for employers to prevent employees from obtaining unemployment benefits. If you have been denied benefits or your employer has appealed your entitlement to benefits contact a Milwaukee Unemployment Attorney today.
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Wage & Hour



Many employers take advantage of hard-working employees by improperly paying them for their work. In many cases employers improperly label employees as salaried and require them to work countless hours of overtime without pay. Other employers refuse to pay hourly employees for all of the hours they work. Employers worry about time theft by their employees. It is about time that employees worry about wage theft by their employers.
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Wrongful Discharge



Wrongful Discharge is an often misunderstood area of the law because many people believe that it includes all situations where an employer unfairly fires an employee. The truth is that many employees who believe they have been wrongfully discharged have other viable employment law claims such as discrimination or retaliation. Wrongful Discharge is a narrow cause of action for employees who are discharged in violation of a well-defined public policy
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FMLA



The Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") allows eligible employees to take unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks for a serious health condition, for the serious health condition of a family member or for the birth or adoption of a child. When an employee uses FMLA leave his or her job is protected during the leave. It is unlawful for an employer to interfere with FMLA rights or retaliate against employees for availing themselves of these rights.
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Milwaukee Area Employment Attorney

Milwaukee Employment Attorney

Milwaukee Employment Lawyer

If you believe you have been the victim of unlawful sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or need assistance with an employment contract, non-compete agreement or severance agreement, contact our Douglas J. Carroll, Jr., for thorough and practical legal advice. In the initial consultation, we will conduct a detailed interview to find out exactly what happened and how we might be able to help. We will ask you detailed questions about the facts of your case, discuss your particular goals and discuss the legal options available to you to meet those goals.

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