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Equal Rights Speakers

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division wants to ensure that the citizens of the state understand the laws we enforce. Through an active program of public education, we strive to help employers comply with the laws we enforce and help employees understand their rights under those laws.

The Equal Rights Division's Speakers Bureau is comprised of a diverse group of our specialists who are experts in the laws we enforce.

Potential Topics - This list is not all-inclusive!

Overview of Civil Rights Laws

Fair Employment Law Basics
Harassment in the Workplace
Fair Hiring and Avoiding Loaded Interview Questions
Wisconsin's Family and Medical Leave Act
FEL Advanced for HR Professionals
FMLA Advanced for HR Professionals
Wisconsin's Arrest & Conviction Record
Discrimination Protections
Wisconsin's Bone Marrow and Organ Donor Leave Act
Overview of the Discrimination Complaint Process

Overview of Labor Standards Laws

Advanced Topics in Labor Standards Laws for HR Professionals
Complying with Wisconsin's Overtime Laws AND New FLSA Regulations
Employment of Minors
Employment of Minors Laws related to Student Learners

Make a Request

To inquire about the availability of a speaker for your event, please email us or call 608-266-6860. The Division will do its best to address your group's needs. Include the information below in your email request:

your name, telephone number, and email address;
the name of your organization; the date, time, and place of the event;
the approximate size and makeup of your audience;
the length and format of the presentation, if applicable (such as a formal speech, a panel discussion, etc.); and
the topic(s) you would like the speaker to address.

If your group has a specific area of interest, please provide additional detail in the request so the presentation can be tailored to fit your audience's needs.

DWD Contact Information

201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131

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