Wisconsin Administrative Code

DWD 271.04 Hours of work and time of day of work. (1) Minors under 12 years of age may work in a fundraising sale for a non-profit organization, a public or private school. Minors under 12 years of age must submit written approval from their parent or guardian to the non-profit o…

DWD 271.05 Higher standards. Nothing in ss. DWD 271.01 to 271.05 shall authorize noncompliance with any federal or state law, regulation or municipal ordinance establishing a higher standard. If more than one standard within the Administrative Code applies to a single activity, t…

DWD 271.06 Requirements to obtain a street trades permit. (1) Street trades permits may be obtained from any authorized permit officer throughout the state when the following is presented to the permit officer: (a) Proof of age as provided in s. DWD 270.02. (b) Letter from the em…

DWD 271.07 Street trades form and identification card. The permit and identification card shall be issued upon blanks furnished by the department and copies shall be distributed as follows: (1) Original to the employer. 2 (2) Copy 2 to the minor. (3) Copy 3 to the department. (4)…

DWD 271.08 Revocation or suspension of permits. (1) The department may revoke or suspend any permit whenever the permit has been improperly or illegally issued, or the physical, moral welfare or the best interest of the minor would be served by revocation or suspension. (2) The d…

DWD 272.001 Declaration of policy. (1) The department, in fulfilling its statutory mandate, has caused extensive studies to be made relative to the consideration of a Xliving wageY and how the wage should be computed. The concept of Xcost of livingY and Xliving wageY is very comp…

DWD 272.01 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) XAgricultureY will mean the same as Xfarm premisesY as defined in s. 102.04 (3), Stats., of the worker[s compensation act. (2) XBona fide school training programY means a program sponsored by an accredited school and authorized…

DWD 272.02 Applicability of orders. The rates prescribed in this chapter shall apply to all employees, including indentured apprentices, employed at private employments including nonprofit organizations, whether paid on a time, piece rate, commission, or other basis. History: Cr.…

DWD 272.025 Statement of intent. Nothing contained in s. DWD 272.03 prohibits an employer from paying more than the minimum rates listed in this chapter or from treating an employee as a probationary employee for less than the number of days specified in this chapter. History: Cr…

DWD 272.03 Minimum rates. (1) MINIMUM RATES. This subsection is effective on July 24, 2009. Except as provided in ss. DWD 272.05 to 272.09, no employer may employ any employee in any occupation, trade, or industry at a lesser hourly rate than as follows: (a) All employees except …

DWD 272.04 Deductions for meals and lodging. (1) A meal means an adequate well-balanced serving of a variety of wholesome and nutritious foods. (a) Deductions may be made only for bona fide meals consistent with employee[s work shift. No deductions shall be made or credit given f…

DWD 272.05 Agriculture. (1) MINIMUM RATES. The minimum wage of employees employed in agriculture shall be as follows: (a) Employees 18 years of age and over: $7.25 per hour. (b) Employees 17 years of age and under: $7.25 per hour. (2) ALLOWANCE FOR BOARD AND LODGING. Where board …

DWD 272.06 Domestic service employment, casual employment, and companions in private homes. (1) DOMESTIC SERVICE EMPLOYMENT. (a) XDomestic service employmentY means all services related to the care of persons or maintenance of a private household or its premises, on a regular bas…

DWD 272.07 Recreational or educational camps. (1) MINIMUM RATES. The minimum wage of all employees employed in recreational or educational camps and day camps, except counselors, shall be computed on an hourly basis as prescribed in s. DWD 272.03 (1). (2) ALLOWANCE FOR BOARD AND …

DWD 272.08 Caddies. The minimum wage of employees employed as caddies shall be: $5.90 9 holes $10.50 18 holes History: Cr. Register, July, 1978, No. 271, eff. 8-1-78; r. and recr. Register, February, 1980, No. 290, eff. 3-1-80; am. Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92;

DWD 272.085 Student worklike activities and employment. (1) INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. (a) Independent colleges and universities may employ full-time students who are 18 years of age and over for 20 hours per week or less at the federal minimum wage rates established …

DWD 272.09 Subminimum wage licenses for rehabilitation facilities and for the employment of workers with disabilities and student learners. (1) DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this section: (a) XCommensurate wageY means a special minimum wage paid to a worker with a disability. …

DWD 272.10 Listing deductions from wages. An employer shall state clearly on the employee[s paycheck, pay envelope, or paper accompanying the wage payment the number of hours worked, the rate of pay and the amount of and reason for each deduction from the wages due or earned by t…

DWD 272.11 Permanent records to be kept by the employer. (1) Every employer shall make and keep for at least 3 years payroll or other records for each of their employees which contain: (a) Name and address. (b) Date of birth. (c) Date of entering and leaving employment. (d) Time …

DWD 272.12 Interpretation of hours worked. (1) PRINCIPLES FOR DETERMINATION OF HOURS WORKED. (a) General requirements of sections. 1. Employees subject to the statutes must be paid for all time spent in Xphysical or mental exertion (whether burdensome or not) controlled or requir…

DWD 272.13 Forms. The following forms are listed in accordance with s. 227.23, Stats. These forms are issued by and may be obtained from the Equal Rights Division, Department of Workforce Development, P. O. Box 8928, Madison, Wisconsin, 53708. (1) ERD-9247 Minimum Wage Rates. 14 …

DWD 272.14 Prohibition of displacement. An employer may not displace an employee solely for the purpose of hiring an employee to be paid the opportunity wage. History: Cr. Register, November, 1997, No. 503, eff. 12-1-97. the chapter was last published.

DWD 273.01 Authority and purpose. This rule is adopted in accordance with s. 103.34, Stats., to provide rules for the administration of the laws relating to traveling sales crews. History: EmR1011: emerg. cr. eff. 4-19-10; CR 09-110: cr. Register August 2010 No. 656, eff. 9-1-10.

DWD 273.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to any employer of traveling sales crew workers, and to any individuals who are employed or who have applied to be employed as traveling sales crew workers, to whom the requirements of s. 103.34, Stats., apply. History: EmR1011: emer…

DWD 273.03 Definitions. Unless otherwise provided, in this chapter: (1) XDepartmentY means the Department of Workforce Development. (2) XEmployeeY means an individual who is recruited in Wisconsin to be a traveling sales crew worker or who is working in Wisconsin as a traveling s…

DWD 273.04 Certificate of registration. (1) APPLICATION. In order to apply for a 12 month original or renewal certificate of registration as a traveling sales crew employer under this chapter, the applicant shall fully complete a written application form furnished by the departme…

DWD 273.05 Fingerprint cards. When it is necessary to complete the criminal background check required by s. 103.34 (3) (b) 2., Stats., the applicant shall provide two completed fingerprint cards for each individual identified in s. DWD 273.04 (2) (a). The fingerprinting on these …

DWD 273.06 Change of status. If a change occurs in any of the information submitted to the department under s. 103.34 (3) (a), Stats., the registrant shall notify the department of that change within 30 calendar days after the change occurs. If the registrant hires any new indivi…

DWD 273.07 Suspension or revocation of registration. The department may deny, suspend, revoke, restrict or refuse the certificate of registration if the department determines the applicant or registrant is not in compliance with s. 103.34, Stats. History: EmR1011: emerg. cr. eff.…

DWD 273.09 Worker safety. (1) VEHICLES. The vehicle used to transport traveling sales crews shall be used for its intended use. The vehicle shall have all safety equipment required under state and federal laws. The safety equipment shall be operational as defined in these laws. (…

DWD 273.10 Insurance. The registered operator of a traveling sales crew shall maintain in force the following insurance policies: (1) Commercial automobile liability that provides minimum coverage limits of $500,000 per person, $2,000,000 per accident and $500,000 of physical dam…

DWD 273.11 Traveling sales crew worker permits and identification cards. (1) REQUIREMENT. The operator of a traveling sales crew shall obtain a permit and identification card for each traveling sales crew worker who works in Wisconsin or who is recruited from Wisconsin before the…

DWD 273.12 Wage claims. A person for whom an operator is required to obtain a traveling sales crew worker permit is entitled to file an unpaid wage complaint with the department under s. 109.09, Stats. History: EmR1011: emerg. cr. eff. 4-19-10; CR 09-110: cr. Register August 2010…

DWD 274.01 Definitions. (1) XDayY means a calendar day or a period of 24 consecutive hours. (2) XWeekY means a calendar week or a regular reoccurring period of 168 hours in the form of 7 consecutive 24 hour periods. (3) XRegularY time means 40 hours of work per week. (4) XOvertim…

DWD 274.015 Applicability of chapter. Pursuant to s. 103.01 (1), Stats., employees employed in manufactories, mechanical or mercantile establishments, beauty parlors, laundries, restaurants, confectionary stores, telegraph or telephone offices or exchanges or express or transport…

DWD 274.02 Hours of work. (1) No person shall be employed or be permitted to work in any place of employment or at any employment for such period or periods of time during any day, night or week as shall be dangerous or prejudicial to the life, health, safety or welfare of such p…

DWD 274.03 Overtime pay. Except as provided in s. DWD 274.08, each employer subject to this chapter shall pay to each employee time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. History: Cr. Register, March, 1977, No. 255, eff. 4-1-77; …

DWD 274.04 Exemptions. Except as provided in s. DWD 274.08, each employer subject to ch. DWD 274 shall be exempt from the overtime pay requirements in s. DWD 274.03 and these exemptions shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be consistent with the Federal Fair Labor Standard…

DWD 274.045 Interpretation of hours worked. The provisions of s. DWD 272.12 apply to the interpretation of hours worked under this chapter. History: Cr. Register, February, 1992, No. 434, eff. 3-1-92; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Register, February, 1996, No. 482.

DWD 274.05 Waiver or modification. Except as provided in s. DWD 274.08, where a collectively bargained agreement exists, the department may consider the written application of labor and management for a waiver or modification to the requirements of this chapter based upon practic…

DWD 274.06 Records. Except as provided in s. DWD 274.08, each employer shall keep permanent records for at least 3 years, available for inspection and transcription by a duly authorized deputy of the department, showing the name and address of each employee, the hours of employme…

DWD 274.07 Penalties. Any employer who violates order s. DWD 274.02, 274.03 or 274.06 shall be subject to the penalties provided in ss. 103.005 and 109.11, Stats. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. History: Cr. Register, March, 1977, No. 255, …

DWD 274.08 Coverage of public employees. (1) This section applies to employees of the state, its political subdivisions, and any office, department, independent agency, authority, institution, association, society or other body in state or local government created or authorized t…

DWD 275.01 Day of rest. Note: Chapter Ind 75 was renumbered chapter ILHR 275 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Register, February, 1996, No. 482. Chapter ILHR 275 was renumbered chapter DWD 275 under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and…

DWD 277.01 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) XAgencyY or XagentY means employment agent. (2) XApplicantY means a job seeker who informs an employment agency of his or her availability and qualifications for referral to job openings and requests assistance in finding a pos…

DWD 277.015 Employer-paid fee employment agent registration. (1) All employer-paid fee employment agents shall pay a $5.00 registration fee and register with the department by July 1 of each year for the period of July 1 through June 30 of the following year. (2) The $5.00 regist…

DWD 277.02 Application for a license. (1) In order to apply for licensure as an employment agent under ch. 105, Stats., an applicant shall fully complete a written application form furnished by the department and return it to the department of workforce development, equal rights …

DWD 277.03 Character and premises. (1) XCharacter,Y as used in s. 105.13, Stats., includes components of an applicant[s ability to be an agent; such as, his or her moral character, education, business integrity, fiscal integrity, training and knowledge of the employment business,…

DWD 277.04 Licensee. A license to operate as an employment agent under ch. 105, Stats., may be issued to a person, partnership or corporation. If a license is issued to a corporation or transferred from an individual or partnership to a corporation, the following conditions shall…

DWD 277.05 License coverage. (1) Private employment agency licenses are limited by the terms and classifications set forth thereon. (2) Said license shall constitute a license from this state to operate as an employment agent for compensation and shall not be transferable to any …