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Production workers at the Kraft foods plant in Madison, Wisconsin are required to wear protective gear and clothing to ensure sanitary conditions. They are not allowed to take these items home, and since 1985 Kraft has not paid its workers for the time it takes to get to these items, put them on and take them […]
Almost six years ago, a jury found Mark Jensen guilty of first degree intentional homicide for the December 3, 1998, death of his wife Julie. It was big news at the time and for the years following Mr. Jensen’s conviction. The case was a profound tragedy that had some unique facts. At the center of […]
If you have been hurt in an accident there are many things you are worried about. You are worried about your medical bills, your job, and how you are going to pay your household expenses while you are off work. The insurance companies know you are worried, and they know that the more pressure you are under […]
“It Can Wait” is AT&T’s new campaign against texting and driving. The campaign is designed to create a new way for people to pause texting conversations without ignoring their messages. When you are about to drive, you text #x to the other person to let them know that the conversation is now on pause and […]
Swimming through mounds of paperwork, running to make appointments and cycling across changes in the business climate are common elements in the lives of busy professionals. And while competition in the business world breeds success, some professionals are swimming, running and biking for a different competition: the fourth annual Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon. On Sept. 11, […]
Employees in the state of Wisconsin, like employees everywhere, might sometimes wonder what is contained within the employee file maintained by their employer. After a new employee finishes their initial paperwork (i.e. designating an emergency contact and completing an I-9 form), these files may seem like a black hole – information goes in, but it never […]
The United States Supreme Court recently decided a case that could have a significant impact on pending and future OWI investigations. In Missouri v. McNeely, the Court held that in drunk-driving investigations, the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without […]
This is National Teen Driver Safety Week. It is a great time for parents to review traffic safety with your teen, even if they haven’t started driving yet. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old. In 2017, 755 teen drivers died […]
Family, parades, turkey, football – sounds like a recipe for a great Thanksgiving day. Keep family and friends healthy and safe this holiday season with these food safety tips for all your upcoming festivities. And have a happy Thanksgiving! That post-Halloween sugar high is finally burning away, which means pre-holiday meal planning can begin! Gathering […]
If you own a car, you need to know some basic insurance information to protect you and your family. There are a number of coverages available, and insurance companies exclude coverage for many different circumstances. This article will cover some of these basics. However, different companies have different forms, and you should not use the information in […]