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We enforce over 40 different labor standards and civil rights laws. We investigate complaints to determine if a violation has occurred, and if so, on what basis. When the law has been violated, we seek resolution through the mediation or hearing process. Select a report from the options below to view statistics related to complaints received by our division.
A chart showing the number of mediations conducted by month and the percentage of mediations that resulted in complaint resolution.
A chart showing complaints sorted by basis (for example: disability, religion, wages, etc...).
Complaints Received by County of Reported Violation
A map showing the total number of complaints sorted by type, current status, and county.
Work permits issued by employer zip code
A map showing the number of work permits issued by zip code.
A chart showing the dollar amount of lost wages, recovered by us, on behalf of workers.
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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