Wisconsin Leave Laws for Employers

Complete guide to Wisconsin employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.

Federal Requirements Only
No
Paid Sick Leave Required
No
Paid Family Leave Program
50+
Employee Threshold

🤒Wisconsin Paid Sick Leave Requirements

Wisconsin has no state-mandated paid sick leave law. State preempts local ordinances.

👨‍👩‍👧Wisconsin Paid Family and Medical Leave

Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act provides 6 weeks unpaid leave for employers with 50+ employees.

📋Other Wisconsin Leave Requirements

Jury Duty Leave

Employers must provide leave for jury duty.

Voting Leave

Up to 3 hours leave to vote.

Bereavement Leave

No state-mandated bereavement leave.

Domestic Violence Leave

No specific domestic violence leave law.

⚖️FMLA in Wisconsin

Wisconsin FMLA covers employers with 50+ employees for 6 weeks (2 weeks for personal medical).

Wisconsin Employer Compliance Checklist

  • Wisconsin FMLA for 50+ employee employers
  • Federal FMLA requirements
  • Protect employees on jury duty
  • Provide up to 3 hours voting leave

🔔Recent Changes in Wisconsin

State preemption of local leave ordinances remains in effect.

🏢Wisconsin Leave Guides by Industry

📋Wisconsin Leave Types

👔Leave Management by Role

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