On August 7, 2026, Illinois joined a growing number of jurisdictions expanding legal protections to employees experiencing menopause-related conditions by signing into law the Illinois Menopause Equity and Care Act (the “Act”) (Public Act 104-0793). Among other changes,
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NLRB Returns to Common Sense: Protected Activity under the NLRA Does NOT Give Employees License to Engage in Abusive Workplace Conduct
NLRB Returns to Common Sense: Protected Activity under the NLRA Does NOT Give Employees License to Engage in Abusive Workplace Conduct
On September 23, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board), in its decision in Lion Elastomers III,
Inside the NLRB: Is Your Employee Handbook Saying More Than You Intended?
Most employers assume a handbook policy is lawful if it serves a legitimate business purpose. However, that assumption can create risk under the current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) standard.Even in nonunion workplaces, policies that appear reasonable may draw scrutiny
Hurt at Work in Wisconsin, Don’t Speak English? What to Do
By Attorney Lisa Pierobon MaysUpdated: September 2026Take the same steps as any injured worker. In Wisconsin, speaking English is not a requirement for workers’ compensation coverage. Get medical care from a doctor you choose. Tell your employer about the
Can I Get Workers’ Comp in Wisconsin If I’m Undocumented?
By Attorney Lisa Pierobon MaysUpdated: September 2026No. In Wisconsin, a workers’ compensation claim cannot be denied solely because the worker is undocumented. The law covers “every person in the service of another under any contract of hire, express or
Wisconsin Revives Its Commutation Process: What Practitioners Should know
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September 24, 2026
Wisconsin has reestablished a formal process for seeking commutation after a roughly three-decade hiatus. Nate Oesch outlines what to know about eligibility, applications, and the state’s new Commutation Advisory Board.After a roughly three-decade hiatus, Wisconsin has
The Legislature’s Three Proposed Changes to the Wisconsin Constitution: An Overview
Wisconsin Justice Initiative is providing an in-depth look at the constitutional amendments Wisconsin voters will see on their Nov. 3 ballots. This is part two in a series, providing the full text of each ballot question and each proposed
Indiana Court of Appeals Affirms Commitment Despite Improper Remote Hearing
The Indiana Court of Appeals (the “Court”) affirmed the continuation of a patient’s regular commitment, finding the trial court erred by conducting the review hearing remotely without sufficient good cause, but the error was harmless because the patient meaningfully participated
TCPA Update: FCC Seeks to Overhaul Consent Revocation Rules
On September 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) circulated proposed revisions to its consent-revocation rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) docketed for consideration at the FCC’s September 30, 2026, Open Meeting. If adopted substantially as proposed, these
Voters beware: What to know about constitutional amendment ballot questions before voting in the November election
Wisconsin voters will encounter three constitutional amendment referendum questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a series of posts over the next two weeks, Wisconsin Justice Initiative will help you become an informed voter on constitutional amendment referendums generally and