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Employment, Administrative & Health Practice Section

The Employment, Administrative & Health practice section provides legal support to City departments and officials on numerous matters including those involving City employment, administrative law, and public health responsibilities. Attorneys in this section help ensure that the City operates as a lawful employer, follows fair and consistent administrative processes, and that comply with applicable state and federal laws. This work supports effective City operations while promoting fairness, accountability, and public health and safety.

OVERVIEW

What We Do

Attorneys in this practice section provide legal services related to:

  • City employment and workplace matters
  • Labor and employment law compliance
  • Administrative hearings and proceedings
  • Public health law and regulatory issues
  • Guidance on policies, rules, and procedures affecting City operations
  • Legal review related to disciplinary actions and civil service matters
  • Representing the Licenses Committee, including any related litigation
  • Advising City boards, including the Deferred Compensation Plan Board, Board of Review, Board of Health, and the Annuity and Pension Board
  • Tax foreclosure litigation

The office works closely with City departments, Human Resources, and leadership to ensure decisions are legally sound and procedurally appropriate.

Why This Work Matters

As a large municipal employer, the City of Milwaukee must comply with complex employment and administrative laws. Legal guidance in this area helps:

- protect the rights of employees and applicants

- ensure consistent and lawful decision-making

- reduce legal risk and liability

- support public trust in City processes

- uphold public health responsibilities

What the Public Should Know

The Office of the City Attorney represents the City as an employer and governmental entity.

- Personnel and employment matters are often confidential under the law.

- The office cannot provide legal advice to individual employees or members of the public.

- Questions about employment opportunities or benefits should be directed to the City’s Human Resources Department.

- For general information or public records requests, please visit the Resources page.

At a Glance

What this team does Who we represent
Provides legal support on City employment matters, administrative proceedings, and public health–related legal issues. The City of Milwaukee as an employer and governmental entity.
Common topics
Employment law, labor relations, administrative hearings, public health compliance.
What to know Where to go for help
Personnel matters are often confidential, and the office cannot provide legal advice to individual employees or members of the public. For employment opportunities or benefits questions, contact the City’s Department of Employee Relations.