Intro to Wisconsin Labor Laws
Get an overview of the Wisconsin labor laws small businesses should know when hiring, and updates on employment laws that could impact your business.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Wisconsin is $7.25 per hour, which is the same as the federal minimum wage.
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Minimum Exempt Salary Requirements
Wisconsin follows the federal minimum exempt requirement of $684 per week or $35,568 per year for most exemptions from minimum wage and overtime.
References: Federal Minimum Exemption Threshold
Meal & Rest Laws
In Wisconsin, only employees 18 or under are entitled to 30-minute meal breaks if they work six consecutive hours. Wisconsin follows federal regulations and doesn’t require employers to offer employees rest periods.
References: Breaks & Meal Periods
Lactation Accommodation Laws
In Wisconsin, employers must provide employees with reasonable breaks to pump breast milk in a private place other than a bathroom with access to an electrical outlet, running water, and a refrigerator for breast milk storage for a year after childbirth. Employers with less than 50 employees may be exempt if they can demonstrate that upholding these requirements would cause undue hardship to their business.
References: Lactation Laws
Updates to Wisconsin Labor Laws
Keep up to date with important changes to state and local employment laws in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin introduced a new requirement for employers to provide notice of potential unemployment benefits to any employee who separates from the company for any reason, regardless of the nature of the separation.
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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