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12 Results for Articles published in March 2015 In The Blue Ink Blog.
Annual CWSHRM Human Resources & Labor Law Conference - 2015
Holiday Inn and Suites 1000 Imperial Ave Rothschild, WI 54474 7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 am Introductions 8:15 am Opening Keynote Presentation: STRATEGIC HR - THE NORMAL PLAY BOOK WON’T GET YOU THERE - Margaret Mo…
Worker’s Compensation Death Benefits: 17-Year-Old Dairy Farm Worker Killed
 | Russell W. Wilson Of Counsel Wausau Office |
This post describes the worker’s compensation aspect of a tragic death—a 17-year-old boy was crushed when he was caught between a gate and a building while herding cows, according to OSHA’s Fatality/Catastrophe Weekly Incident Reports (11/28/2010). The w…
Attorney G. Lane Ware Honored as a Champion of Business by Junior Achievement
Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the selection of G. Lane Ware as a Champions of Business honoree by Junior Achievement of Northcentral Wisconsin. Honorees represent successful business leaders who helped make the Wausau area and North Central Wisconsi…
“In Sickness and in Health…”: DOL Issues Final Rule Granting FMLA Rights to Married Same-Sex Couples
 | Sara J. Ackermann Chair of Employment, Benefits & Labor Relations Practice Group Attorney Wausau Office |
The DOL issued a Final Rule revising the Family and Medical Leave Act's (FMLA) definition so that eligible employees in legal same-sex and common law marriages can take FMLA leave to care for their spouse or family member, regardless of where they live. …
“In Sickness and in Health…”: DOL Issues Final Rule Granting FMLA Rights to Married Same-Sex Couples
| Sara J. Ackermann Chair of Employment, Benefits & Labor Relations Practice Group Attorney Wausau Office |
In a win for same-sex married couples, the DOL has revised the FMLA so that employees in legal same-sex marriages can take FMLA leave to care for their spouse or family member, regardless of where they live. The regulation is effective March 27, 2015. Fo…
As Expected, Unions File Lawsuit to Challenge the Legality of Wisconsin’s Right-to-Work Law
Yesterday, as expected, several labor unions filed suit in the Dane County Circuit Court, challenging the constitutionality of Wisconsin’s Right-to-Work Law [2015 Wisconsin Act 1]. A copy of the complaint filed by the labor unions is available here: Rig…
Right to Work for Public Sector Employees?
 | Dean R. Dietrich Attorney Wausau Office |
Wisconsin has become a right to work state this week. It is clear that the legislation signed by the Governor does not apply to public sector employees such as public safety and transit employees. Local governments will still be required to negot…
The Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Applies the “Significant Nexus” Test in Wetlands Litigation
| Russell W. Wilson Of Counsel Wausau Office |
On March 10, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an unpublished decision in Precon Development Corporation, Incorporated v. United States Army Corps of Engineers (link to Decision). Unpublished decisions are not bindin…
Quickie Election Rules Likely Veto of Legislation
| Dean R. Dietrich Attorney Wausau Office |
On March 19, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to block the National Labor Relations Board from implementing the “quickie election” (or “ambush election”) rule. This legislation was previously approved by the U.S. Senate and now goes …
Light-Duty for Pregnant Employees – The Story Continues
| Dean R. Dietrich Attorney Wausau Office |
On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court overturned a decision from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that granted summary judgment to United Parcel Service dismissing a claim by an employee for pregnancy discrimination. The U.S. Supreme Cour…
Interacting with the Public is a Disability?
| Dean R. Dietrich Attorney Wausau Office |
A recent decision from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has opened the door for a lawsuit by an employee claiming that she suffered from a “social anxiety disorder” which impacted her ability to have personal interaction with others. In a decision involv…
Congress Tries to Stop Quickie Election Rules
| Dean R. Dietrich Attorney Wausau Office |
Action was taken by the United States Senate seeking to stop the implementation of the “quickie election” regulations scheduled to take effect in April. The Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 8 to attempt to stall the implementation of these new Rules…
