Outdated or Unsupported Browser Detected
DWD's website uses the latest technology. This makes our site faster and easier to use across all devices. Unfortunatley, your browser is out of date and is not supported. An update is not required, but it is strongly recommended to improve your browsing experience. To update Internet Explorer to Microsoft Edge visit their website.
Click the process title to watch an informational video, or follow the links to view or print resources.
The Equal Rights Division enforces laws related to discrimination in housing and employment.
Learn More
On Demand Brochure Spanish | English
Case-related documents, exhibits, and audio, video, or image files, may be added to the Case Portal. Please follow the instructions closely to help avoid delays in processing your case.
Labor Standards / Civil Rights
The Equal Rights Division investigates labor standards and civil rights violations. The Division accepts some complaints online and all complaints via mail or fax.
Learn More: Fair Employment / COMING SOON - Other Civil Rights
Learn More: Labor Standards
Visual Aids:
Civil Rights / Labor Standards
After the Equal Rights Division receives a complaint, an investigator known as an Equal Rights Officer, begins the investigation process.
COMING SOON - Learn More
Mediation is a service offered by the Equal Rights Division to help parties settle civil rights complaints without the case going to hearing.
The Prehearing Conference Process
The Prehearing Conference is held before an Administrative Law Judge to help navigate the Hearing Process.
COMING SOON - Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
Online hearings are a convenient and safe alternative to traditional face-to-face hearings.
Learn More
Online Hearings
Rights and obligations
Written Instructions
Visual Aids
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
Sign up for DWD news and updates
A proud partner of the 
network
