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Falk sends Walker request to explain himself on workplace right-to-sue
Democratic candidate for governor Kathleen Falk has sent Republican Gov. Scott Walker a letter asking him to explain why he signed a bill making it more difficult for discriminated workers to sue.
Repeal of ’09 law harms discrimination victims
We don't think that Gov. Scott Walker and the Republicans in the Legislature have launched a war on women, as some critics allege. We'd describe it more as a "police action."
Assembly ends workplace discrimination awards
The state Assembly has passed a bill that would put an end to punitive and compensatory damages for workplace discrimination.
Menards ends discrimination claim for $1 million
The Menards home improvement chain has agreed to settle a race discrimination case for $1 million.
Wis. officials file motion over Berlin mascot (UPDATE)
The state wants a lawsuit dismissed that challenges the constitutionality of a 2010 state law that allows the schools superintendent to ban American Indian mascots and logos.
Law ups penalty for teachers who view porn
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker on Wednesday signed into law a bill that makes the viewing of pornography on a school district’s computer reason to revoke a teacher’s license. Before the law change, a teacher’s license could only be revoked for immoral conduct. That is defined as conducts […]
EEOC reduces backlog for first time in nine years
In the same year that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received the largest number new discrimination charges in its 46-year history, the agency also reduced its current charge backlog by 10 percent – the first such reduction in almost a decade.
Felon discrimination bill held up in Assembly
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A bill that would allow Wisconsin schools to discriminate against convicted felons when considering whether to hire or fire them is temporarily held up in the state Assembly. Current law allows for employers to discriminate against convicted criminals only if their offense directly relates to the job in question. But under […]
Assembly takes up felon discrimination bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin schools would be allowed to discriminate against convicted felons when considering whether to hire or fire them under a bill before the state Assembly. Current law allows for employers to discriminate against convicted criminals only if their offense directly relates to the job in question. But under the bill up […]
Attorney accuses UW-Madison of discrimination
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An attorney for a conservative group is telling state lawmakers that the University of Wisconsin-Madison that the school clearly discriminates against prospective white and Asian student applicants. Roger Clegg is president and general counsel for the Center for Equal Opportunity. He’s telling the Assembly higher education committee that the governor or […]
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- Amended complaint filed in federal court against State Bar of Wisconsin seeks punitive damages
- United Healthcare suit against cancer drug distributor time-barred
- Trump’s Wisconsin visit warns of jail time if he violates a trial gag order
- Dane County court overturns residential solar decision
- Judge faces formal complaint from state board
- Bankruptcies up 16% in U.S.
- (Updated) Wisconsin law enforcement clash with pro-Palestinian Madison protestors
- Gov. Evers seeks applicants for Lafayette County Circuit Court
- Complaint against University filed by Wisconsin law firm over $1.9M given to Palestinian students
- Hush money trial judge raises threat of jail as he finds Trump violated gag order, fines him $9K
- Active shooter ‘neutralized’ outside Wisconsin middle school
- Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
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