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Equal Rights Topics - Labor Law Clinic 

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Fair Employment

Preparing for Fair Employment Hearings.

Provides basic information about current Equal Rights Division hearing practices and procedures in contested cases, including settlements, notices of hearings and responses to notices, “discovery” (information exchange), subpoenas for witnesses and documents, and appeals.

Avoiding "Loaded" Employment Application and Interview Questions That May Discriminate

Asks you to consider: when was the last time you took a good look at that application form you’re using? what about interview questions? are any of them discriminatory or could they be interpreted as such? Looks at how the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law applies to the recruitment process and offers alternative questions to help avoid discrimination when gathering information needed to help choose the right candidate for the job.

You Be the Equal Rights Investigator

Presents individual case summaries covering a variety of Wisconsin Fair Employment Law topics. Briefly explains the discrimination complaint process and then allows the audience to discuss cases as a group and decide how they would rule as an Equal Rights Investigator. Led by an experienced investigator.

Workplace Harassment

Provides information about harassment under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law. Includes a discussion of sexual harassment and harassment based on other characteristics such as race, color, national origin, and sexual orientation. Utilizes case law to illustrate concepts, emphasizes the importance of strong company policies prohibiting unlawful harassment, and provides suggestions for handling and investigating complaints.

Fair Employment Law Basics

Offers a straightforward look at the basics of the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law (WFEL). Introduces the audience to Wisconsin’s law prohibiting discrimination in employment and serves as a foundation for further discussion. Also addresses topics such as prohibited actions by employers, groups protected under the law, employing individuals with disabilities, on-the-job harassment, dealing with a WFEL complaint, and other concerns which the audience may raise.

Labor Standards

How To Conduct a Labor Standards Self-Audit.

Explains how employers can conduct a “self-audit” to assess their current compliance with various labor standards laws. Provides information about the Labor Standards Bureau’s wage claims process and audits, including potential penalties that can be assessed against employers. Also covers topics such as an explanation of time and payroll record-keeping requirements of state law and suggestions as to how employers should document their fringe benefits, work rules, and disciplinary action policies.

An Overview of Wisconsin's Labor Standards Laws.

Focuses on issues relating to overtime, hours of work, wage payment requirements, and minimum wage. Also includes a discussion of child labor. Time permitting, also provides information on topics such as the Business Closing/Mass Layoff Notification law and personnel records.