Nicole Stangl’s natural tendency is to establish paths for action. A savvy problem solver and inveterate puzzle geek, Nicole likes to be involved in shaping the outcome of things. It’s for that reason she was naturally drawn to the hands-on nature of practicing employment law.
Nicole credits her experience as a summer associate at Ruder with focusing her practice on employment law.
At Ruder Ware, Nicole:
- Counsels employers on every aspect of federal and state employment laws, including laws regarding drug and alcohol testing, background checks, employee privacy, wrongful discharge, antidiscrimination, anti-harassment, plant closing and mass lay-off, wage and hour, family medical leave, and reasonable accommodation.
- Guides employers in conducting workplace investigations.
- Reviews employer wage and hour practices including, exempt/non-exempt position classifications, meal/rest break practices, off the clock and record keeping issues.
- Drafts employee handbooks, separation agreements, disciplinary memoranda, affirmative action plans, employment contracts, non-compete agreements and independent contractor agreements.
Nicole loves to run. A sprinter in college (where she was a 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee and in 2016 a National Qualifier taking 15th in the nation), she tends to favor long-distance runs these days. She is happiest when she’s outdoors with her husband and their incredibly sweet dog.
Nicole Stangl’s natural tendency is to establish paths for action. A savvy problem solver and inveterate puzzle geek, Nicole likes to be involved in shaping the outcome of things. It’s for that reason she was naturally drawn to the hands-on nature of practicing employment law.
Nicole credits her experience as a summer associate at Ruder with focusing her practice on employment law.
At Ruder Ware, Nicole:
- Counsels employers on every aspect of federal and state employment laws, including laws regarding drug and alcohol testing, background checks, employee privacy, wrongful discharge, antidiscrimination, anti-harassment, plant closing and mass lay-off, wage and hour, family medical leave, and reasonable accommodation.
- Guides employers in conducting workplace investigations.
- Reviews employer wage and hour practices including, exempt/non-exempt position classifications, meal/rest break practices, off the clock and record keeping issues.
- Drafts employee handbooks, separation agreements, disciplinary memoranda, affirmative action plans, employment contracts, non-compete agreements and independent contractor agreements.
Nicole loves to run. A sprinter in college (where she was a 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee and in 2016 a National Qualifier taking 15th in the nation), she tends to favor long-distance runs these days. She is happiest when she’s outdoors with her husband and their incredibly sweet dog.
Civic Activities
GiGi’s Playhouse – Board Member (2021–present), Board President (2022–present)
MOSAIC of North Central Wisconsin – Board Member (2022–2024)
Northern Valley Industries – Board Member (2022–present)
United Way of Marathon County – Emerging Leaders, Member (2020–present), Women United (2021–present)
YWCA Wausau – Board Member (2020–2022)
Professional Activities
Central Wisconsin Society of Human Resource Management – Board Member (2023–present)
Civic Activities
GiGi’s Playhouse – Board Member (2021–present), Board President (2022–present)
MOSAIC of North Central Wisconsin – Board Member (2022–2024)
Northern Valley Industries – Board Member (2022–present)
United Way of Marathon County – Emerging Leaders, Member (2020–present), Women United (2021–present)
YWCA Wausau – Board Member (2020–2022)
Professional Activities
Central Wisconsin Society of Human Resource Management – Board Member (2023–present)
