Wrongful Termination & Dismissal Wisconsin
Constructive Discharge in Wisconsin: When Quitting Counts as Wrongful Termination
In the vast majority of wrongful termination cases, the employee is explicitly fired. But what happens if your boss never officially terminates you, but instead makes your daily wo...
Can an Employee Handbook Override At-Will Employment in Wisconsin? Breach of Implied Contract Explained
Wisconsin is generally an at-will employment state, meaning an employer can fire you for almost any reason, or no reason at all. However, there is a major exception to this rule. I...
Terminated While on Medical Leave: Navigating the Wisconsin FMLA and Wrongful Dismissal
Taking time off work to care for a new baby, a dying parent, or your own serious health condition is stressful enough. The nightmare deepens when you receive a call or letter from...
Wrongful Dismissal for Fulfilling Civic Duties: Jury Duty and Voting Protections in Wisconsin
While Wisconsin is an at-will employment state, the law recognizes that a functioning democracy requires citizens to participate in the judicial and electoral systems. When the gov...
Fired for Drinking or Smoking Off the Clock? Wisconsin's Lawful Products Statute Explained
Unlike many other states, Wisconsin has specific legal protections for employees' private lives. If you enjoy a beer at a weekend festival or smoke cigarettes on your own time, you...
Wrongful Termination Due to Arrest or Conviction Records in Wisconsin: The 'Substantially Related' Test
Wisconsin is one of the few states that strongly protects workers from employment discrimination based on their criminal history. Under the Wis. Stat. § 111.31, an employer cannot...