Wisconsin
Complete guide to Wisconsin leave laws including WFMLA (Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act), bone marrow donation leave, and employment standards.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state mandate - employer discretion
Parental leave
Maternity: 6 weeks (WFMLA) + 12 weeks (FMLA)
Paternity: 6 weeks (WFMLA) + 12 weeks (FMLA)
Adoption: 6 weeks (WFMLA)
Shared leave:
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
WFMLA Family Care: 2 weeks per year (unpaid)
WFMLA Personal Medical: 2 weeks per year (unpaid)
Bone Marrow Donation: Up to 5 days (paid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (unpaid)
Voting Leave: Up to 3 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for duration of employment + 3 years
Penalties: Civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Labor Day: 2025-09-01
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between WFMLA and federal FMLA?
WFMLA (Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act) provides additional protections beyond federal FMLA, including 6 weeks for birth/adoption (vs 12 weeks FMLA), 2 weeks for family care, and 2 weeks for personal medical leave. The laws can run concurrently or separately.
Does Wisconsin require paid sick leave?
No, Wisconsin does not have a state-mandated paid sick leave law. Milwaukee had a sick leave ordinance that was struck down.
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