Marten Transport, Ltd. v. Department of Industry, Labor & Human Relations

This is a review of a published decision of the court of appeals1 affirming in part and reversing in part a judgment of the circuit court for Buffalo County, Honorable Robert Wing, Judge. This case presents the issue of whether an employee who was discriminated against in violation of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA)2 is entitled to back pay and reinstatement after voluntarily quitting a job without being actually or *1016constructively discharged by the employer. We hold that a voluntary resignation terminates the accrual of back pay3 and the employer's obligation to reinstate. We…