Notice: While unemployment insurance payments have not been impacted by the federal government shutdown at this time, November benefits for FoodShare members have been reduced due to the ongoing shutdown. For questions about using FoodShare benefits, information about benefit delays, or help finding food assistance resources, visit:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services' FoodShare webpage
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The Equal Rights Division enforces Wisconsin's wage and hour requirements and licenses traveling sales crews, private employment agents, and sheltered workshops/rehabilitation facilities.
In keeping with the Equal Rights Division's mission, the Investigations Bureau seeks to achieve compliance with the laws ERD enforce through education, outreach, and enforcement. The Bureau has offices in Madison and Milwaukee.
The Welcome to the Workforce videos feature teens discussing topics ranging from youth apprenticeship and working with a disability to workplace safety and what to do if harassed on the job. The videos are modeled after the Equal Rights Division's popular 60-second videos and tailored for high school audiences.
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201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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