D.M. Harris Law, L.L.C (608-782-4133) – Monthly legal updates provided by a La Crosse, WI Attorney

Here is where you will find Your Monthly Legal Update. To give you more information about the court system, I write an article monthly about a case that has recently closed. If you have any questions or comments please use the contact form on the Contact page.

2009
Did You Know That Seasonal Affective Discorder is a Disability?
Does Privacy Exist for Cell Phone Photos?
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires a written complaint to constitute participation in protected activity
Informal Complaints May Very Well Constitute Protected Activity, Older Employees Must Maintain Skills, and A Special Note
What Is This Recent Supreme Court Decision All About? Gross v. FBS Financial Services Inc.
What Is The Recent Supreme Court Decision All About? The AT&T Case Without The Hype
Legislative Update, Driving Is Not A Major Life Activity, And Race Discrimination: Definition Of "Similarly Situated Employee"
An Employee Can Sue An Employer For A Wages And Hours Division Claim Without Pursuing The Complaint First Through The Department Of Workforce Development
Report Back From Supreme Court Experience
Supreme Court Decision Expanding "Protected Activity"
Update On Role Play Scenario

2008
Another Disability Analysis
Application Of Disability Law To Attendance Policies
FMLA Cases
FMLA Case
FMLA Changes
FMLA Insurance Premiums And Race Discrimination - Iranians
How Far Will Retaliation Claims Grow?
In Vitro Fertilization Falls Within Protected Class Status
The Perils of Electronic Snooping And The Ellerth/Faragher Defense In Sexual Harassment Cases

2007
Arrest And Conviction Record Discrimination
Court Of Appeals Decision, Bowen v. L.I.R.C.
Legislative Update, Legal Update And Balancing Family And Professional Career
Retaliation, FMLA, Knowing Violations, Love Contracts
The Constructive Discharge Doctrine May Have Gotten Looser For Plaintiffs - Employees So Employers Beware!
The Indelible Ramifications Of Internet Communication
Warning: Recent FMLA Case May Limit Employer's Right To Substitute Paid Leave Benefits During FMLA Leave
Wisconsin Cases To Assist In Human Resource Practices
When is Harassment An Actual Complaint Of Harassment From An Employer's Perspective?

2006
Dealing With Immigration Issues
Do Employees have Any Right To Refuse To Provide Their Employer With Their Social Security Number In This Day And Age Of Identity Theft?
EEOC v. Target Corporation
Forewarning: Blogging Can Be Danger For Employers
House Of Representatives Agenda: Americans With Disabilities Act
Proposed Final Revisions Made To EEO - 1 Report And Case Law Update
Reasonable Accommodation: What Is It?
Re-Cap Of Unemployment Compensation Presentation As Promised
What Constitutes Reprisal Pursuant To Title VII Of The Civil Rights Act
Workman's Compensation



Undated Articles
Babysitting Healthy Children Can Be A Qualifying Act For FMLA Leave
FMLA Leave Properly Rejected By Employer For Employee Undergoing Gender Reassignment