Updates on important legal developments as they occur.
The law on arrest and conviction record discrimination under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act can be tricky for employers to navigate. A recent decision from the Labor and Industry Review Commission helps clarify this important area of the law.
The word “visa” is commonly used to refer to two different things: the visa status and the visa stamp of a nonimmigrant (temporary visitor or resident) in the U.S. In early July of 2025, the Trump administration changed the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, reducing the validity period of visa stamps for many countries. Since a growing number of nonimmigrants’ visa stamps will now expire earlier than their status, it is more important than ever to understand the differences between the two.
Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of race, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, color, and national origin. These protections apply equally to all individuals regardless of whether they are a member of a minority group with respect to those traits.