Resource Details
Business, Health & Mental Health, Workforce
Family and Medical Leave
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides unpaid leave for an employee's serious health condition, the serious health condition of a parent, child, or spouse, or for the birth or adoption of a child. For more information about family and medical leave and eligibility criteria, visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/civilrights/fmla/.
The Equal Rights Division also provides information to employers about their responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act. If you are an employer with questions, please contact the Equal Rights Division: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/er/contacts.htm.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st century and beyond. The department advocates for and invests in the protection and economic advancement of all Wisconsin workers, employers, and job seekers through six divisions – Employment and Training, Vocational Rehabilitation, Unemployment Insurance, Equal Rights, Worker's Compensation and Administrative Services.
Contact
608-266-6860 or 414-227-4384
Related Resources
The Federal Resources Playbook for Registered Apprenticeship
U.S. Department of Labor
Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
This guide provides information for companies, employers, labor, apprenticeship sponsors, educators, workforce professionals, intermediaries, and community-based organizations on using federal funds and resources to support apprenticeship.
Wisconsin Cooperative Development Grant
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Arts & Culture, Child Care, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Native Peoples, Transportation, Workforce
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is offering grants to support the development of new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin, with a goal of fostering the success of current and future cooperatives by supporting planning and exploratory research in advance of making a large investment.
