Regulations
Labor & Safety Regulations
Educating Yourself on Labor/Safety Issues
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is available to provide guidance to
businesses in the state. They can help you walk through many of your employment and labor
questions including labor standards, labor statistics, workforce management, training and many
other topics.
Street Address
201 E. Washington Avenue, Madison WI 53703
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7946, Madison, WI 53707-7946
Phone (608) 266-3131
Fax (608) 266-1784
Web https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/default_business.htm
OSHA
The issuing and enforcing of occupational and safety health regulations is handled by the United
States Department of Labor. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the
federal agency which administers these policies. The requirements put forth by OSHA include
posting notices to employees and maintaining accurate records of employee injuries. OSHA will
provide you with the information on all requirements as well as related publications. OSHA policies
and regulations must be posted in the workspace where all employees may see.
In addition of OSHA the U.S. government also supports the Employment Standards Administration,
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Veterans Employment and Training Service, and the
Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. Each of these departments is designed to protect
both the employer and employee. Similar to OSHA, each issues and enforces a unique set of
requirements and regulations.
Application, Hiring, & Termination Process
There are basic ground rules to hiring and firing employees. These are legal requirements to
acquiring or terminating employees. If handled incorrectly, personnel issues can result in legal
problems. These legal problems can be large enough to shut your business down. It is important
to make sure all your bases are covered. In addition to the do’s and don’ts listed below, contact the
Wisconsin Department of Labor, the Wisconsin Human Resources Handbook (http://oser.state.wi.us/
docview.asp?docid=4271) your local SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) organization
and/or an attorney for more on correct hiring and firing policies.
Application & Hiring
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Ask obvious questions: Do not ask questions regarding sex, age, race, etc. or anything
related to these areas. These are sensitive areas and cannot be used as discriminating
factors. Some applicants may believe that all gathered information is used. It is for this
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