Employment Law
Reopening and Vacating Municipal Court Convictions
When most people think about “convictions,” they picture criminal charges. But not all convictions are criminal. A conviction for violating a municipal ordinance, such as...
How long do I have to consider my severance package?
If an employee is terminated or laid off, an employer may offer them a severance package (or separation agreement) in exchange for a waiver of...
What Is “FMLA”? And Can I Use It?
Introduction to FMLA Leave As an employee in Wisconsin, your employer might offer you different types of leave from work—think PTO, vacation, sick, medical leave,...
How to Work with the DWD to Obtain Your Personnel File
Know Your Rights, and Don’t Hesitate to Act The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has a formal complaint process to help employees enforce their...
How long do I have to consider my severance package?
If an employee is terminated or laid off, an employer may offer them a severance package (or separation agreement) in exchange for a waiver of...
Overcoming Employment Barriers: Pardons, Expungement, and Arrest Record Removal in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act prohibits discrimination based on an employee or prospective employee’s arrest and conviction record. However, an arrest or conviction record can...
Can You Sue Your Employer For Wrongful Termination Even If You Quit Your Job? This Legal Theory Says “Maybe.”
What is constructive discharge and why is it important? Constructive discharge is a legal theory that allows employees to establish an adverse employment action even...
Attorneys Halstead and Knatterud-Johnson’s representation of employee fired for use of lawful CBD product highlighted by Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Madison Shareholding Attorney Aaron Halstead, Of Counsel, and Associate Attorney Emma Knatterud-Johnson were recently featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for their work on an...
I Just Lost My Job. What Should I Do Next?
Losing your job unexpectedly can be one of the most stressful situations in life. At Hawks Quindel, S.C. we have extensive experience helping Wisconsin workers...