Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Workforce Development
DWD 218-226 - Civil Rights
Chapter DWD 225 - Family and medical leave
Section DWD 225.11 - Initial determination
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) GENERAL. At the conclusion of the investigation, the department shall issue a written initial determination which shall state whether or not there is probable cause to believe that a prohibited act occurred 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 department initially determines that there is probable cause to believe that any prohibited act occurred as alleged in the complaint, it shall certify the case to hearing. A hearing on the merits shall thereafter be noticed and conducted in accordance with the provisions of ss. DWD 225.15 to 225.24.
(3) INITIAL DETERMINATION OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE. If the department initially determines that there is no probable cause to believe that a prohibited act occurred as alleged in the complaint, it may dismiss those allegations. The department 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 225.12.