Wisconsin

Wisconsin Tip Laws

By Allie Blackham | January 16, 2025

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), tips are regulated. Employers who meet certain criteria are permitted to take a partial credit against minimum wage obligations for tipped employees. Tipped employees includes those engaged in jobs in which they regularly and customarily receive tips. The tip credit was created by Congress in 1966, and adjustments…

Wisconsin Overtime Laws

By Allie Blackham | October 29, 2024

Does Wisconsin Have Overtime Laws That Differ from Federal Overtime Laws? Yes, Wisconsin has overtime laws that align with federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines but also contain some state-specific provisions. Under both federal and Wisconsin law, employers must pay 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40…

Wisconsin Paid Sick Leave Laws

By Allie Blackham | September 25, 2024

Various states, cities, and municipalities have enacted legislation requiring employers to provide paid time off (PTO) for employees to use when they are sick. Learn more about this type of leave, called paid sick leave, and what’s required in the state of Wisconsin. What is Paid Sick Leave? Paid sick leave is a benefit that…

Wisconsin Scheduling & Predictive Scheduling Laws

By Allie Blackham | September 9, 2024

Understanding scheduling laws is crucial for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and maintain a fair work environment. While federal regulations provide a broad framework, states like Wisconsin may have additional rules that impact scheduling practices. This article explores Wisconsin’s scheduling laws, including minimum shift time, scheduling notice requirements, and on-call policies. We will…

Wisconsin Meal and Rest Break Laws

By Allie Blackham | July 25, 2024

The federal workplace law known as the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) does not require employers to provide meal breaks for workers. Some states have their own laws regarding work breaks, including Wisconsin. Do Wisconsin Break Laws Differ From Federal Break Laws? FLSA allows workers to take short breaks from 5 to 20 minutes…

Simplify HR management today.

Simplify HR management today.

brand-workforce-shower

WorkforceHub takes care of business.

We’ll show you how.

Request a Demo - Footer Form

Looking for help? Please click here.

brand - dots