Menomonee Falls Business Law Blog
What is the Wisconsin Home Improvement Practices Act (HIPA)?
There are many different laws that come into play when contractors and property owners enter into a contract for the performance of a project. The Wisconsin Home Improvement Practices Act (HIPA) is just one Wisconsin law that both contractors and homeowners need to...
Donning & Doffing: FLSA and Wisconsin Law
When working in certain industries, specific safety gear and/or uniforms are required to make it safe for both employees and consumers. Sometimes this gear requires extra time to put on. If the gear is essential to the work done and contributes to an employee’s time,...
Construction bonds: What they are and how to collect them
In construction projects, it is important for contractors to follow the terms of the contract to ensure all obligations have been fulfilled. It is also important that the construction project be completed by the agreed upon date. This is especially true to when the...
Misclassification as independent contractors: Independent contractor v. employee
Companies often choose between a mix of hiring employees and retaining independent contractors to perform the work they need done. It is critical that the relationship be classified correctly to avoid costly mistakes. If an employee is incorrectly classified as an...
Civil Litigation 101: What to expect and how to prepare for a civil lawsuit
Litigation cannot always be avoided. When it is something you have to tackle, it is important to be knowledgeable about the work that needs to be done. The process of litigation may be long. The final decision may be made years from the date of the original dispute....
Using non-solicitation agreements in Wisconsin
A company’s employees often are its most valuable asset. It only makes sense, then, that companies take all necessary precautions to protect that asset. Non-solicitation agreements are commonly used to prohibit departing employees and other third parties from...
Specific performance in construction law: Breach of contract remedies
Many people enter into contracts with people/companies they believe are the best fit for the job. This certainly is true with construction contracts. When you enter into a contract, each party is agreeing to meet certain obligations. For owners, this means paying for...
How to determine overtime pay for salaried employees
Under the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), employees that work over 40 hours per week are entitled to premium pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any given week. This is not only true with workers working a fixed hourly rate, but for non-exempt salaried...
Employee relations: How to handle employees
Every employee plays an important role in the success of the organization. If one employee is not performing to his or her full potential, the organization suffers. Accordingly, it is critical that companies have the appropriate policies and processes in place to...
Compliance Issues: The importance of businesses complying with employment laws
Many components go into running a successful business. Compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations certainly is at the top of the list. A non-compliant business can be costly at best and devasting at worst. Hiring and training knowledgeable human...