Wis. Bell, Inc. v. Labor & Indus. Review Comm'n

¶1 Charles E. Carlson says Wisconsin Bell, Inc. intentionally discriminated against him when it terminated his employment because of his disability. Using the "inference method" of finding discriminatory intent, LIRC agreed and concluded that Wisconsin Bell violated the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act ("WFEA"). See Wis. Stat. ch. 111, subchapter II (2015-16). 1

¶2 We granted Wisconsin Bell's petition for review to determine whether LIRC's version of the "inference method" impermissibly allows imposition of WFEA liability without proof of discriminatory intent, and if so, whether that is…