Menomonee Falls Business Law Blog
Private School Choice Program: Representation of Schools Involved with Milwaukee, Racine, and Wisconsin Parental Choice Programs
Educating today’s youth is important for the future. The state of Wisconsin has taken steps to aid in educating youth by establishing three different parental choice programs. Private school choice programs allow students who would otherwise be required to attend...
Business formation structures: Which one is best for you?
Starting a business can be exciting and complicated at the same time. Many people are passionate about the business they are forming, but there are many items that the future business owner needs to research before they can actually form their business. If you are...
Residential construction contracts: What to include in your contract
A residential construction contract is important for all parties involved. Owners, contractors, and suppliers need to be in agreement on many different items related to the project. Not only does a contract layout the guidelines for the work that needs to be done, but...
Wisconsin’s Right to Cure Act: An Overview
Wisconsin’s Right to Cure Act is a legal resource that allows contractors a chance to remedy construction defects that may be found before a lawsuit can be filed. It follows a strict timeline, which is important to adhere to. Regardless of whether you are a contractor...
Construction lien: The basics of this construction lien law issue
Contractors need to be paid for the work they’ve done. One law that aids contractors in collecting the debts due to them is a construction lien. Learn about the basics of using construction liens and the deadlines for contractors and subcontractors in Wisconsin. What...
Wage theft: Protecting yourself against unpaid wages
You are entitled to the money you’ve earned while working at your place of employment. When you do not receive the money you’ve earned, it can be considered wage theft. In other words, this involves individuals not receiving the compensation they are entitled to and...
What classifies as workplace discrimination?
Workplace discrimination is a serious matter. When a person in a protected class is not treated fairly because of his or her membership in the protected class, his or her rights are being violated. Workplace discrimination consists of someone being treated differently...
What to know when creating an LLC in Wisconsin & Illinois
How you choose to form your business can have implications to the way you do everyday business. Businesses are commonly formed using four basic structures. These include sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and a limited liability company (LLC). Many choose...
Understand the basics of the Illinois Whistleblower Act
Many individuals struggle to understand the basics as it relates to the Illinois Whistleblower Act. Although there is the At-Will Doctrine, which states the employers can fire employees for any reason or for no reason at all, there are many exceptions to this law that...
Constructive discharge: Before you quit, you should contact McDonald & Kloth, LLC
Lots of employees have thoughts of leaving their employers for lots of different reasons. Although some employees leave for fairly standard reasons like a better job opportunity or a family move out of state. Other reasons may involve legal implications, including...