Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Administrative Code contains all the administrative rules established and enforced by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). These rules are organized into chapters (DWD 60 to DWD 810), each covering a distinct program or area. Here's a high-level breakdown:
📘 Key DWD Code Chapters & Their Focus
| Chapter(s) | Topic Area | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DWD 60–75 | Vocational Rehabilitation | Confidentiality, informed consent, consumer rights, etc. (law.cornell.edu) |
| DWD 80–81 | Workers’ Compensation | Claims processes, appeals, employer requirements |
| DWD 100–150 | Unemployment Insurance | Rules for benefits, employer tax obligations |
| DWD 218–226 | Civil Rights & Workplace Fairness | Enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, complaint procedures |
| DWD 270–279 | Labor Standards | Child labor, hours & wages, overtime, hazardous occupations |
| DWD 290–294 | Public Works Contracts | Prevailing wage & fair labor practices |
| DWD 295–296 | Apprenticeship Programs | Program registration, standards, contracts |
| DWD 301 | Migrant Labor | Protections for temporary/interstate agricultural workers |
| DWD 801–810 | Employment & Training | Job centers, grants, training initiatives |
| DWD 802 | Technical Education Grants | Technical equipment grants program – now open for public comment through July 9, 2025 |
🔍 How to Access & Interact with the Code
The entire DWD chapter list is available on the Wisconsin Legislature’s site (e.g., ch. DWD 274 on overtime/wage definitions) (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov).
For up-to-date rulemaking, proposed changes, emergency rules, and public comment opportunities, see DWD’s official Administrative Rules page (dwd.wisconsin.gov).
Justia also provides a broader view of DWD rules, including vocational rehabilitation, unemployment insurance, labor standards, apprenticeship, and more (regulations.justia.com).
🗓️ Rulemaking Highlights (via DWD’s site)
Emergency Rules Currently in Effect:
DWD 301 – Heat Illness Protections: effective May 6 – October 2, 2025
DWD 802 – Technical Equipment Grants: effective Dec 10, 2024 – July 7, 2025 (dwd.wisconsin.gov)
Proposed (Permanent) Rule Changes:
Includes revisions to Workers’ Compensation (DWD 80/81), Child Labor (DWD 270/271), Minimum Wage & Overtime (DWD 272), and Technical Grants (DWD 802) (dwd.wisconsin.gov).
The permanent version of DWD 802 is open for public comment until July 9, 2025 (dwd.wisconsin.gov).
✅ Summary
The DWD Chapters (60–810) cover nearly every interaction between the state and the workforce—from rehabilitation and compensation to labor standards and training.
The Department maintains an active rulemaking process, including emergency protections (e.g. heat illness) and rule amendments (with public comment).
To dive deeper, you can:
Browse the full Code on the Wisconsin Legislature site,
Review active and proposed rules on DWD’s Admin Rules page,
Search specific chapters via Justia or similar legal sites.
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