Wisconsin Legal Guides - Page 9
Age Discrimination in Hiring and Promotions Across Wisconsin Industries
Getting passed over for a promotion or pushed out of a job you have held for decades is a deeply distressing experience. For many professionals in Wisconsin, from Madison to Green...
Navigating Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodations in Wisconsin
Living with a disability should not prevent you from maintaining a fulfilling career. In Wisconsin, both the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Wisconsin Fair Em...
How to Handle Discrimination Based on Arrest or Conviction Records in Wisconsin Workplaces
Finding a job is challenging enough, but it becomes even more difficult when you have an arrest or conviction on your record. Fortunately, Wisconsin has strong laws protecting work...
Constructive Discharge in Wisconsin: When Quitting Counts as Wrongful Termination
In the vast majority of wrongful termination cases, the employee is explicitly fired. But what happens if your boss never officially terminates you, but instead makes your daily wo...
Terminated While on Medical Leave: Navigating the Wisconsin FMLA and Wrongful Dismissal
Taking time off work to care for a new baby, a dying parent, or your own serious health condition is stressful enough. The nightmare deepens when you receive a call or letter from...
Wrongful Termination Due to Arrest or Conviction Records in Wisconsin: The 'Substantially Related' Test
Wisconsin is one of the few states that strongly protects workers from employment discrimination based on their criminal history. Under the Wis. Stat. § 111.31, an employer cannot...
Fired for Drinking or Smoking Off the Clock? Wisconsin's Lawful Products Statute Explained
Unlike many other states, Wisconsin has specific legal protections for employees' private lives. If you enjoy a beer at a weekend festival or smoke cigarettes on your own time, you...
Drug Testing and Lawful Products in Wisconsin: What Employers Can Legally Regulate Off-Duty
Drug testing in the workplace is a highly contested issue. Many employees feel that what they do in their own homes on the weekends is none of their boss's business. In Wisconsin,...
1099 vs. W-2 Misclassification in Wisconsin: The 9-Point Independent Contractor Test Explained
1099 vs. W-2 Misclassification in WisconsinWorker misclassification is a high-stakes issue affecting businesses across Kenosha, Racine, Wausau, and the rest of Wisconsin. Deciding...
Resolving Wisconsin Title Clouds Caused by Unrecorded Land Contracts
Seller financing, commonly known as a "land contract," is a highly popular way to buy and sell real estate in rural Wisconsin. From farmers expanding their acreage in Marathon Coun...
Using a Quiet Title Action to Remove a Deceased Person from a Deed in Wisconsin
Discovering that a deceased relative, former spouse, or previous co-owner is still listed on your property deed can instantly halt a real estate transaction. Whether you are attemp...
The True Costs and Attorney Fees for a Quiet Title Lawsuit in Wisconsin
When a cloud on your property title threatens your ownership rights in Wisconsin, taking legal action is necessary. However, many property owners hesitate because they are unsure a...
How Long Does a Quiet Title Action Take in Wisconsin? A Timeline Guide
Resolving clouded property titles is a critical step if you want to sell, refinance, or safely develop your real estate in Wisconsin. A quiet title lawsuit officially asks a judge...
How to Legally Remove or Recall an HOA Board Member in Wisconsin
Dealing with a toxic, unresponsive, or corrupt Homeowners Association (HOA) board member can be incredibly frustrating. When a board member starts abusing their power, ignoring com...
Can a Wisconsin HOA Legally Ban Airbnb and VRBO Short-Term Rentals?
The explosion of the short-term rental market has transformed quiet residential neighborhoods into revolving doors of vacationers. For homeowners in popular Wisconsin areas like Do...
Wisconsin HOA Special Assessments: Legal Limits and Homeowner Rights
Unexpected bills are a nightmare for any homeowner. In a Wisconsin Homeowners Association (HOA) or condominium, one of the most dreaded letters you can receive is a notice of a spe...
How to Fight Selective Enforcement of HOA Rules in Wisconsin
Living in a Homeowners Association (HOA) or condominium community in Wisconsin comes with strict rules, often detailed in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). While...
Prescriptive Easements vs. Shared Driveway Disputes: A Guide for Wisconsin Landowners
Shared driveways are a common feature of Wisconsin's landscape, particularly in rural areas, lakefront communities, and densely packed older neighborhoods in Milwaukee or Racine. W...
How to Resolve Encroaching Structures and Retaining Wall Disputes in Wisconsin
Discovering that a neighbor's newly built structure crosses your property line can be incredibly frustrating. Whether it is a poorly measured privacy fence, an expanded concrete dr...
Wisconsin Tree Law: Liability for Overhanging Branches, Fallen Trees, and Root Encroachment
Trees bring immense beauty and value to Wisconsin neighborhoods, but they are also one of the most common sources of conflict between neighbors. When a massive oak drops branches o...
How to Defend Against Adverse Possession Claims in Wisconsin: Timelines and Exemptions
Property disputes can be incredibly stressful, especially when a neighbor or trespasser attempts to claim legal ownership of your land. In Wisconsin, the legal doctrine of adverse...
Wisconsin Farm Foreclosure Defense: Protecting Agricultural Lands and Equipment
Agriculture is the beating heart of Wisconsin's economy. From dairy operations in Eau Claire to massive crop farms near Wausau, farming is not just a business; it is a multi-genera...
Defending Against Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures for Elderly Homeowners in Wisconsin
For many elderly homeowners in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, a reverse mortgage-specifically a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-provides crucial financial stability duri...
Fighting Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure in Wisconsin Courts
Losing a home to foreclosure is devastating, but for some homeowners, the nightmare continues even after the Sheriff's sale. If your home sells at auction for less than the total a...