Wisconsin Labor Law Updates

All businesses with employees in Wisconsin are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.

 

Mandatory change(s) for the state of Wisconsin

Date
Poster/Update
  • 01/2024

    Unemployment Insurance-Revised with newly added information, contact information, working hours, and QR code.

  • 07/2020

    Cessation of Health Care Benefit-Revised with new citation of laws as well as new contact information.

  • 10/2019

    Unemployment Insurance-Revised with new contact information, hours where applications are accepted, and a new revision date.

  • 10/2017

    Unemployment Insurance-Updated with a new section for businesses to list UI account information.

  • 07/2016

    Wisconsin Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Leave Act-New posting requirement regarding the Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Leave Act.

  • 04/2016

    Unemployment Insurance-Update to Unemployment Insurance, revisions include new application requirements, new telephone number, website link and department logo.

  • 08/2010

    Discrimination Notice-Content and contact information has been updated.

  • 04/2010

    Unemployment Insurance-Large portion of content has been updated.

  • 07/2009

    Wisconsin Minimum Wage-New minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009, for general Non-Opportunity and all Agricultural employees.

Mandatory federal change(s)

Date
Poster/Update
  • 06/2023

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.

  • 05/2023

    Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.

  • 10/2022

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

  • 07/2016

    Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.

  • 07/2009

    Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.

  • 11/2009

    EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulation.

  • 11/2008

    The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.

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Wisconsin Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:

  • Prevailing Wage (WI Admin. Code DWD 290.12) You must inform employees of the prevailing wage rate in Wisconsin. The Complete Wisconsin Labor Law Posters display this information accurately and clearly.
  • Special Minimum Wage (WI Admin. Code DWD 272.09(10)) You must inform employees under what conditions a special minimum wage will apply. The Complete Wisconsin Labor Law Posters provide this information. Post it in a conspicuous location.
  • Hours and Times of Day Minors May Work (WI Admin. Code DWD 270.03) Minors in the workplace must abide by specific hours, times and days of work. The Complete Wisconsin Labor Law Posters convey this information for all employees to review as required.
  • Fair Employment (WI Admin. Code DWD 218.23) Fair employment is the law in Wisconsin. The Complete Wisconsin Labor Law Posters notify all employees and management of this law. It's your legal obligation to post this information in a conspicuous place.
  • Cessation of Health Care Benefits (WI Statutes 109.075(7)) Your employees must be notified of the terms that affect the cessation of health care benefits. The Wisconsin Labor Law Posters display this information accurately and conveniently.
  • Retaliation Protection for Health Care Workers (WI Statutes 146.997(6)) Your health care worker employees must be notified of their protection from retaliation. The Complete Wisconsin Labor Law Posters display this information appropriately.
  • Honesty Testing Devices (WI Statutes 111.37(3)) If you administer lie detector tests to employees, you must inform them of their legal rights. The Complete Wisconsin Labor Law Posters display this information on your behalf.
  • Unemployment Insurance (WI Admin. Code DWD 120.01) Your employees must be informed of their unemployment insurance rights. The Wisconsin Complete Labor Law Poster covers this information accurately and clearly.
  • Business Closing Mass Layoff (WI Statutes 109.07(07)) You must notify all employees of business closing mass layoff scenarios. The Wisconsin Complete Labor Law Poster displays this notification. Post it in a conspicuous location.
  • Family and Medical Leave (WI Statutes 103.10(14)) The Wisconsin Complete Labor Law Poster displays mandatory information regarding your employees' rights under Family and Medical Leave statutes.
  • OSHA-Health and Safety Protection Your employees must be notified of OHSA-Health and Safety Protection information. The Wisconsin Complete Labor Law Poster conveys this information accurately and clearly.
  • Hazardous Chemicals Right-To-Know The Wisconsin Complete Labor Law Poster displays mandatory information regarding your employees' legal right to know if they may be exposed to hazardous chemicals at work.
  • Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
  • Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
  • Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
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Minimum Wage Rates in Wisconsin in 2024:

Wisconsin’s minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. This rate is equal to the Federal Minimum Wage rate. This rate will remain the same through 2024.

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Important Phone Numbers: State of Wisconsin

  • Wage & Hour - (608) 266-6860
  • OSHA - (800) 321-6742
  • Workers' Compensation - (608) 266-1340
  • Unemployment Insurance - (414) 438-7713
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