Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Business Closing/Mass Layoff Complaint

Document Number: ERD-9646
Description: This form should be used to file a Business Closing/Mass Layoff complaint.
Division: Equal Rights
Comments: This law applies to businesses with 50 or more employees in the State of Wisconsin. Businesses who employ fewer than 50 employees do not have to give notice of business closing or other layoffs. If the law applies, employers must give 60-days advance notice of layoffs. At least 25 employees (in some situations more) must be affected by the layoffs before notice is required. For more detailed information, please refer to publication ERD-9006-P, "Employee Rights under Wisconsin's Business Closing/Mass Layoff Law."
Content Contact: Equal Rights Information
Document Attachment:
ERD-9646-E (Word fill-enabled form)  ERD-9646 (PDF version)  

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