Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Workforce Development
DWD 218-226 - Civil Rights
Chapter DWD 223 - Public employee safety and health
Section DWD 223.07 - Initial determination
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL. At the conclusion of the investigation, the division shall issue a written initial determination which shall state whether or not there is probable cause to believe that the complainant has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of the act as alleged in the complaint. This initial determination shall set forth the facts upon which its conclusion is based and shall be served upon the parties.
(2) INITIAL DETERMINATION OF PROBABLE CAUSE. If the division initially determines that there is probable cause, it shall certify the case to hearing. A hearing on the merits shall thereafter be noticed and conducted in accordance with the provisions in ss. DWD 223.11 to 223.19.
(3) INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE. If the division initially determines that there is no probable cause, it shall dismiss those allegations. The division shall, by a notice to be incorporated in the initial determination, notify the parties and their attorneys of record of the complainant's right to appeal as provided in s. DWD 223.08.