Lida Bannink is an attorney in our labor and employment practice as well as a litigator in our business and individual law groups. She routinely advises employers, both businesses and municipalities, on how to manage the complex web of laws and regulations to support the entity's human resource needs. Lida is especially adept at synthesizing complex legal and factual materials and clearly communicating all aspects of a case to her clients. When called upon to litigate, she is a strong advocate in the courtroom. She focuses in the following areas:
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
- Employee performance issues
- Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- American's with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Separation/termination agreements
- Discrimination and harassment
- Noncompete/confidentiality agreements
- Wage & overtime/medical leave
- Whistleblowing & retaliation
- Employment handbooks
- Collective bargaining
Lida was raised on her family's rural farm in Clear Lake, Wisconsin and now resides in Western Wisconsin wit her husband and two daughters. Lida has a passion for the outdoors and helping others in need.
Contact LIDA Today.
Call 651-351-2116 or send an e-mail to schedule an appointment
LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS
Recent articles and blog posts written by attorney Lida Bannink.
Because My Employee is Paid Salary, I Do Not Have to Pay Overtime, Correct? … Wrong!
Help: I have hired a new employee but E-Verify is not working. What should I do?
Do I Have to Pay My Agricultural Employees Overtime and Minimum Wage?
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court
– Western District of Wisconsin
– Eastern District of Wisconsin - U.S. Court of Appeals
– Seventh Circuit
EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
– J.D. - Hamline University, St. Paul, MN
– B.A., summa cum laude
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- State Bar of Wisconsin
– Member - Minnesota State Bar Association
– Member - St. Croix Valley Bar Association
– Member
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- St. Croix Valley Employers Association
– Member
– Programming Committee Member - New Richmond Chamber of Commerce
– Member - Hudson Chamber of Commerce
– Member - YMCA Camp St. Croix
– Board Member - Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce
– Member