"Take A Closer Look At Who You Employ"


Wisconsin General Guidelines



Wis. Stat. Ann. ยงยง 111.31 to 111.35

Rules for employers: It is a violation of state civil rights law to discriminate against an employee on the basis of a prior arrest or conviction record.

Arrest records. May not ask about arrests unless there are pending charges.
Convictions. May not ask about convictions unless charges substantially relate to job.
Special situations: Employers are entitled to obtain complete criminal record information for positions that require bonding and for burglar alarm installers.

For more information: Get agency guidelines for pre-employment inquiries: Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Civil Rights Division Publications, "Fair Hiring & Avoiding Loaded Interview Questions."