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Is New Hire Information Kept Confidential?

Security and privacy of New Hire data are important issues for everyone involved. Both State and Federal laws restrict access to New Hire information. Only authorized persons involved in the administration of Child Support Enforcement, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Unemployment Insurance, Employment Security, Revenue, Workers Compensation and Social Security Administration programs may access New Hire data.

Other Wisconsin Labor and Employment FAQs

Q: Must An Employer Provide For Rest Breaks?
A: Employees under 18 years of age must receive at least a 30minute duty free meal period when working a shift greater than 6 hours in duration. Breaks of shorter … More
Q: Must Employers Must Pay Employees For "On Duty" Meal Periods?
A: An "on duty" meal period is one where the worker is not provided at least 30 consecutive minutes free from work, or where the worker is not free to leave the … More
Q: What Are The Exceptions To The Wisconsin Plant Closing/Mass Layoff Law?"
A: This law does not apply to the federal or state government (and their political subdivisions), or charitable or tax exempt institutions. Additional exceptions exist in … More
Q: What "Employees Are Counted?"
A: Employees are counted if their employment is terminated (not including discharges for cause, voluntary departures or retirements), if they are laid off for more than 6 … More
Q: What Is A "Business Closing (Plant Closing)?"
A: A "business closing (plant closing)" requires notice if there is a permanent or temporary shutdown of an employment site or of one or more facilities or operating … More
Q: What Is A "Mass Layoff?"
A: A "mass layoff" requires notice if there is a reduction in the workforce that is not a "business closing" and which affects the following number of employees … More
Q: Who Are "New" And "Low-Hour" Employees?
A: "New" employees are those who have been employed for fewer than 6 of the 12 months preceding the date on which a notice is required. "Lowhour" employees are … More
Q: Who Must Receive Notice?
A: Employers who have decided on a business closing or mass layoff must provide written notice to The Department of Workforce Development. Dislocated Workers Unit. PO Box … More
Q: What Can Employees Recover If Notice Is Required, But Not Given?
A: If an employer does not provide notice as required, affected employees may recover back pay and benefits for each day that required notice was not provided (up to a … More
Q: Which Current Or Former Employers Must Comply With The "cessation Of Health Care" Requirement?
A: Employers who operate a business enterprise in Wisconsin that employs 50 or more persons in this state must provide advance written notice of the employer's intention … More