Troy D. Thompson

About 's Practice

Troy Thompson is a partner and practice group leader of the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Axley. He is also a member of the firm's Litigation Practice Group. Mr. Thompson represents private and public sector employers in all facets of traditional labor and employment, litigation and other business matters. In addition to advising employers on day-to-day issues relating to personnel polices and practices affecting the labor force, Mr. Thompson represents the interests of management in actions pending before federal and state courts, as well as in administrative hearings and appeals.

Education

• J.D., Marquette University
• B.S., Advertising/Public Relations, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994

Major Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Editor, Wisconsin Employment Law Letter
• Contributing Editor, Great Lakes Employment Law Letter
• Co-Author, "To wear, or not to wear: managers' compliance with face-covering mandates," Wisconsin Employment Law Letter, December 2020, and HR Daily Advisor, December 8, 2020
• Author, "Legal primer: conducting and managing the results of safety audits," Wisconsin Employment Law Letter, January 2019, and HR Daily Advisor, February 8, 2019
• Author, "FLSA: Hormel workers' preliminary 'donning and doffing' duties compensable," Wisconsin Employment Law Letter, April 2016, and HR.BLR.com, May 27, 2016
• Author, "Temporary medical conditions are not disabilities under WFEA," Wisconsin Employment Law Letter, January 2016, and HR.BLR.com, February 19, 2016
• Author, "EEOC sends employers strong signals on medical leave," Wisconsin Employment Law Letter, January 2014, and HR Hero Line, February 28, 2014
• Article: "Train Employees to Maximize Their Success and Minimize Your Exposure to Liability," Wisconsin Employment Law Letter (6/2013)
• Presentation: "Prevailing Wage," Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin (4/2013)
• Speaker, HR Breakfast with Blackhawk Human Resources Association, Janesville Rotary Gardens
• Article: "Better days ahead for Wisconsin employers?" Wisconsin Employment Law Letter (12/2012)
• Presentation, "Avoiding Liability in the Hiring and Firing Process," WUCA and Public Works Industry Improvement Program, April 2012
• Presentation, "Preventing and Investigating Harassment in the Workplace," April 2012
• Author, "Wisconsin Budget Bill Takes Tough Stance on Unions, Public Retirement Funds," Human Resources News, February 18, 2011
• Speaker, "Minimizing Liability Exposure to Occupational Injury Claims." Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association, November 2011
• Author, "Nursing Home Successfully Defends Discharge of Pregnant Employee." Wisconsin Employment Law Letter. October 2011
• Author, "'Agreement to Agree' Not Binding." Wisconsin Employment Law Letter,  June 2011
• Author, "Employee Not Entitled to Light-Duty Job Reserved for Injured Workers." Wisconsin Employment Law Letter. January 2011
• Author, "Worker Misclassification Investigation Gets New Teeth." Wisconsin Builders Association Builder Buzz Blog. December 2010
• Author, "National Origin Discrimination and English-Only Rules." Wisconsin Employment Law Letter. November 2010

Professional Recognition

•  Named as a 2010 Rising Star in Employment and Labor by Wisconsin Super Lawyers

Admitted to Practice

• Dane County Bar Association
• State Bar of Wisconsin