Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Workforce Development
DWD 218-226 - Civil Rights
Chapter DWD 220 - Fair housing
Section DWD 220.09 - Appeal of initial determination of no probable cause

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) WHEN FILED. Within 20 days after the date of an initial determination finding that there is no probable cause, a complainant may file a written request for a hearing on the issue of probable cause. The department shall notify the respondent that an appeal has been filed within 10 days of receiving the appeal.

(2) DISMISSAL FINAL IF NO APPEAL FILED. If no timely written request for a hearing is filed, the initial determination's order of dismissal shall be the final determination of the department.

(3) CERTIFICATION TO HEARING ON ISSUE OF PROBABLE CAUSE; RIGHT TO STIPULATE THAT CASE MAY BE HEARD ON MERITS. If a timely appeal is filed, the division shall certify the matter to hearing. A hearing on the issue of probable cause shall be noticed and conducted in accordance with the provisions of ss. DWD 220.14 and 220.16 to 220.23, except that the parties may stipulate prior to the hearing that the administrative law judge may decide the case on the merits.

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