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Equal Rights
Our Mission
The Equal Rights Division helps make Wisconsin a better place to live and work by protecting the rights of workers and job seekers and engaging with employers to achieve compliance with the laws we administer.
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Understanding Work Permits: What Work Is Prohibited for Minors?
Can I be fired if I didn't tell my employer about my arrest or conviction record?
¿Qué debo hacer si me acosan en el lugar de trabajo?
Am I entitled to unused vacation, holiday, or sick pay if I leave the company?
DWD Launches Free Human Trafficking Prevention Training Video
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released a new training video to educate workers on how to identify, respond to, and report instances of suspected human trafficking observed at their place of work.
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Employment of Minors
Find information on state laws regulating minors in the workplace. Apply for a work permit, explore our index to prohibited work, and a guide for parents and guardians. 14- and 15-year-olds must have a work permit before starting most jobs in Wisconsin.
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201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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