Tag: voting rights

About Rebecca L. Kent

Becky assists businesses as they confront the legal questions and challenges that arise each day in the area of human resources. She provides legal services in the areas of employment and labor law and represents clients in employment and business-related litigation.

Time Off from Work for Voting: Know Your Rights

Posted on Oct 25, 2024 by Rebecca L. Kent

Election Day is approaching quickly, and Wisconsin residents are putting plans in place to get to the polls and fulfill their civic duty. Making a voting plan can get tricky for residents whose work schedules overlap with voting hours. All Wisconsin polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Wisconsin Statute 6.76 […]

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Voting Rights and Capacity in Long-Term Care Communities

Posted on Oct 16, 2024 by Jon L. Fischer

Residents of long-term care communities, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes, retain the right to vote as long as they have the capacity to do so. Many of our clients in facilities request that their power of attorney act on their behalf to pay bills and make medical decisions.  However, authority as a […]

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