State reference · WI
Wisconsin ADA + employment hiring law
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, Wis. Stat. § 111.31 et seq.. Enforced by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division. Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act is codified at Wis. Stat. § 111.31 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division
Agency website: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/
WI DWD ERD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
1+ employee under Wis. Stat. § 111.32(6).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Wisconsin case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Wisconsin-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, codified at Wis. Stat. § 111.31 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division. WI DWD ERD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Wisconsin?
1+ employee under Wis. Stat. § 111.32(6).
How does Wisconsin interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Wisconsin employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. WI DWD ERD has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Wisconsin statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: Wis. Stat. § 111.31 et seq.. Agency: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division at https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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