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Protection from Retaliation under the Employee Right to Know About Toxic Chemicals in The Workplace Law

Section 101.595 of the Wisconsin Statutes States that Employees have a right to know what toxic substances might be encountered on the job.

An individual can file a complaint with the Safety and Buildings Division of the Department of Commerce (The Safety and Buildings Division Home Page).

If the individual is then retaliated against, they can file an Equal Rights Complaint with the Equal Rights Division of the Department of Workforce Development within 300 days.

Updated October 23, 2008 by the Equal Rights Division
For additional information contact the Division at ER Information.