Heinritz v. Lawrence University

Carl T. Heinritz appeals the circuit court's judgment granting Lawrence University's motion to dismiss, contending that Lawrence University's agreement to hire him was enforceable because it was legally distinct from an employee at-will contract. Second, Heinritz asserts that his remedy is specific performance. Because we conclude that the employment contract was an at-will contract and the exclusive remedy to an employment discrimination suit is under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA), we affirm the trial court's judgment.

Heinritz, a carpenter, applied for work with Lawrence…