Notice: While unemployment insurance payments have not been impacted by the federal government shutdown at this time, November benefits for FoodShare members have been reduced due to the ongoing shutdown. For questions about using FoodShare benefits, information about benefit delays, or help finding food assistance resources, visit:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services' FoodShare webpage
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Serving Job Seekers, Businesses, and Employees
Unemployment Insurance
Are you facing unemployment? Are you an employer with questions on tax and wage reporting? The Unemployment Insurance Division is here to help you navigate claims, laws and misclassification.
Disability Employment Services
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) helps people with disabilities find a job, keep a job, or get a better job by working with DVR consumers, Wisconsin employers, and other partners.
Equal Rights
We protect the rights of Wisconsinites at work and home by investigating discrimination, enforcing workplace protections and ensuring fair compliance.
Worker's Compensation
We help workers if they're injured on the job and ensure all required benefits are received. We promote workplace safety, encourage rehabilitation and workers compensation awareness.
Veterans Employment Services
Wisconsin values veterans. Whether you're a vet returning from service or a vet with a disability we're here to help you get to work.
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a modern training program for skilled employment. Starting in high school, we are the conduit for an earn-while-you-learn training model.
DWD Contact Information
201 E. Washington Ave
P.O. Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 266-3131
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