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What Is Temporal Proximity in a California Retaliation Claim?
Timing Can Tell a Story: Why the Clock Matters in Retaliation Cases Key Takeaways: Temporal proximity refers to the closeness in time between an employee’s protected activity and an employer’s adverse action. In California retaliation…
OWI Convictions Stay on a Wisconsin Driving Record for Life
Understanding the Lasting Weight of an OWI on Your Wisconsin Record Key Takeaways: An OWI conviction stays on a Wisconsin driving record for life, unlike ordinary demerit points. Wisconsin law under Wis. Stat. § 346.63…
How Long Do Madison Victims Have to File a Self-Driving Car Claim?
Understanding the Clock on Autonomous Vehicle Claims in Madison Key Takeaways: Madison victims of a self-driving car crash generally have three years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Wisconsin’s…
How the Decloedt Ruling Lets Harassed LGBTQ+ Workers Avoid Arbitration
Can I Sue My Employer for Harassment After the Decloedt Decision? Key Takeaways: In Decloedt v. Radnet Management, Inc., California’s Second District Court of Appeal held that sexual orientation harassment qualifies as "sexual harassment" under…
Wisconsin’s Minimum Bodily Injury Coverage of $25,000 Can Cap a Settlement
How Low Policy Limits Can Quietly Shrink Your Injury Payout Key Takeaways: Wisconsin’s minimum bodily injury coverage is just $25,000 per person, often functioning as a hard ceiling on recovery regardless of damage severity. Your…
How the Walton Decision Protects Unpaid Interns From Harassment in California
Anonymous Complaints in the Workplace: Why the Walton Decision Matters for California Interns Key Takeaways: California continues to strengthen protections for unpaid interns under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and the Walton decision…
What Is Disparate Treatment Under California FEHA in Redondo Beach?
Understanding Intentional Discrimination in the California Workplace Key Takeaways: Disparate treatment under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is intentional discrimination, occurring when an employer treats you less favorably than similarly situated coworkers because…
Can Churches Be Sued for Employee Sexual Abuse in Madison, WI?
Understanding When a Church Can Be Held Responsible for Abuse in Madison Key Takeaways: Yes, a church in Madison can be sued when its employee sexually abuses a congregant, minor, or staff member. Wisconsin law…
Can a Government Worker Face a 6-Month Harassment Deadline in California?
Understanding the Clock That Runs Against Public Employees in California Key Takeaways: A California government worker’s harassment claim under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is NOT subject to the six-month claim-presentation deadline in…
Does a Supervisor’s Title Matter for Harassment Liability in California?
Why a Supervisor’s Role, Not Their Job Title, Drives Harassment Liability Key Takeaways: In California, harassment liability depends on whether someone actually functioned with supervisory authority over you, the power to hire, fire, discipline, or…