Employment Law

The workplace is governed by a complex web of federal and state laws designed to protect both employees and employers. When those rights are violated — through discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, or unpaid wages — you need an attorney who knows Wisconsin employment law and how to enforce it.

At Smith & Associates, we represent employees who have been subjected to unlawful treatment, and advise employers on compliance, policies, and best practices to avoid litigation. We handle matters before the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, the EEOC, and in state and federal courts. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Act (Wis. Stat. Ch. 111) protects categories beyond federal law, including marital status, arrest/conviction record, and use of lawful products off-duty.

Our employment law practice covers workplace discrimination and harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations under Wis. Stat. Ch. 109, retaliation for whistleblowing, non-compete and severance agreement review, and FMLA and leave disputes.