Want to Negotiate With an Employer You Distrust? Consider Talking to a Trusted Third Party First

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

You may be in a situation where (1) an employer has violated your trust in the past, and you are uncomfortable with that employer; but (2) you still need something from that employer- their payment of overdue wages, their approval of a pending administrative request, etc. Often, I see employees in this situation- that is, […]

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PBC Atty. Avram Berk Re-Elected To Board Of Wisconsin Association For Justice

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

PBC attorney Avram Berk has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ). The term of office is two years. Avi has served on the WAJ Board since 1984. WAJ is the largest voluntary statewide bar organization in Wisconsin. Members of the Association are attorneys who represent consumers seeking […]

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Asking For Personnel File = Sending A Message (Think What It Is, And How It Will Be Received)

On behalf of Peterson, Berk & Cross, S.C.

Many States, including Wisconsin, have laws that require an employer to give an employee a copy of his or her employee file (or “personnel file”) upon request. In some situations, a request for a personnel file can be a mundane, harmless and totally bureaucratic event. Maybe you’ve worked for an employer for ten years, and […]

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